About a year ago, both my shoulders started to ache and if I reached up at just the right angle it almost felt like a pinched nerve. So off I went to the doctor who took x-rays only to come up empty handed and suggested I go through some physical therapy. Like most moms, did I follow through? Of course not! Well, when Beth over at Role Mommy offered this enticing offer of trying Slendertone’s EnerVive, I knew I had to check this out.

According to their site:

Slendertone Enervive is a hands free, easy to use, professional muscle conditioner that applies our clinically demonstrated EMS (Electrical muscle stimulation) technology, to gently and safely stimulate and relax your muscles. This same technology is used by physical therapists in hospitals and clinics across the US to rehabilitate and strengthen muscles. Now you can have an effective and convenient solution to muscle recovery and relaxation right in your own home.

Now depending on what your specific need is, Slendertone EnerVive is set up with six (6) different programs for muscle warm-up, improved muscle endurance, increased muscle strength, and muscle recovery from physical exertion.

The electrical muscle stimulation is conducted through two adhesive butterfly pads that you secure to clean designated areas on your body. The instruction manual provides the appropriate pad placements which are biceps, triceps, your lower and upper back, shoulder, abs, back and front of thighs, calf muscles and even the tushy.

After reading Beth’s little teaser about getting a massage while she sat typing away, I just couldn’t wait to get one. As soon as it arrived, I pulled everything out, read through the instruction manual and tracked down someone else…to try it first! Yes, I was a bit nervous about the electrical stimulation. Thank goodness my husband was a good sport and let himself become a guinea pig. He really enjoyed it, but was struggling to find the right words to describe how it felt. So before I could step in, my 14 yo daughter decides she wants to try it out. Guess where? Her abs! She liked it as well and finally decided, after almost falling asleep on the floor (each program runs anywhere from 15 – 20 minutes) that it was my turn. See what happens when you don’t try it first?

I knew right where I wanted to try them – my shoulders. So with the help of my husband, I got all set up and found that the Active Recovery Program 2 is my favorite. I used it all the time now instead of popping two or three Advil. And how does it feel? It’s not a zap, but a pulsating current between the two sides of the butterfly pad that seems to contract your muscles and then release. It really is very relaxing.

The Slendertone EnerVive retails for $179.99 and it can be purchased through Slendertone’s online store with a 60-day money back guarantee.

If you’re looking for a special Christmas or birthday gift for a loved one, this just might be it!

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