Electrical stimulation and moderate cycling both change blood lipids and heart rate in the same direction in healthy young men, but the changes are smaller with electrical stimulation, suggesting it triggers similar body responses with less cardiovascular stress.

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Comparison of the acute metabolic and cardiovascular effects of electrical stimulation and voluntary exercise

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This study found that electric muscle stimulation changed blood fats and heart rate in a similar way as riding a bike, but not as strongly — meaning it might work like exercise, just milder.

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Comparison of the acute metabolic and cardiovascular effects of electrical stimulation and voluntary exercise

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DOI: 10.58414/scientifictemper.2024.15.4.04

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