• muscle tissue
• nerves
• blood vessels
• bones
• cartilage
• hormones, and
• neurotransmitters

The effects of the NEMES depend on :

Q: How applicable is the NEMES?

Α: The vibration of the NEMES gives pulsations to almost all the tissues in the body, such as bone tissue, nerve tissue, tendon tissue and muscles. The NEMES apparatus works in a powerful and effective way and, when used correctly, can achieve extremely positive results. The vibration’s enormous impact makes the NEMES a versatile training apparatus, which can be used for a great number of applications. Not only is the NEMES an apparatus for explosive power training, but it can also be used in the physical therapists practice for physical application.

The many-sided uses of the NEMES are:

Q: Can vibration have damaging effects in the long run?

Α: Vibration is a physical phenomenon which can give enormous power. Extensive research has been done in Scandinavia into the industrial laws and the effect of vibration whilst using, for example, a drill. It appears that only after about 2000 hours of continuously using a drill, is there a risk of damage occurring to the joints of fingers, hands, wrist and elbow. The joints which then mainly suffered were those not used to carrying such a heavy load, such as fingers, hands, wrist and elbow.

Some simple calculations show the following : if we take the longest recommended training protocol of a maximum of 10 minutes per day, one can thus do 12,000 (!) sessions on the NEMES. With a session of 10 minutes per day, one could theoretically stand on the NEMES every day for more than 32 years!!!

Conversely, the joints of the toes, feet, ankle and knee are pre-eminently suitable to carrying heavy loads i.e. walking, running, sprinting and jumping. Damage is therefore avoided by the extremely short period of a load, which is 10 minutes per day at the most.

Q: In sports, one should try and do specific training; in which case, how applicable is vibration-training in sports?

A: Generally speaking, the 'specific' aspect of training is often wrongly interpreted. The various developments in top sport show that the 'specific' principle is also losing its relevance. For increased power and explosive energy, most topathletes resort to power training with a variety of training apparatus and dumbbells/weights.

Power-training for top athletes can never be really specific, with the exception of weight-lifters. Power-training is a training of the neuromuscular system, in which strengthening the system is essential for certain achievements, but which is not necessarily specific.

Vibration-training with the NEMES strengthens the neuro-muscular system and therefore improves the conditions necessary n order to reach higher achievements.

Moreover, vibration-training should also be integrated with the training process. You won't become a better football-player by just standing on the NEMES, or a better boxer by solely using the NEMES arm-version. Football-players will still have to spend most of their time playing on the football pitch, just as boxers will have to spend most of their training time in the boxing ring.

Q: When training on the NEMES BOSCO SYSTEM  leg-machine, do the arms also undergo training?

A: Strangely enough, they do! Most of the users of the NEMES say that their arms have become stronger, even though they have not been especially trained. The explanation for this is the enormous impact of the vibration on the whole body ('whole-body-vibration') and the hormonal effect of the vibration-training.

However, a better effect is achieved by training with the NEMES arm-version, which is ideal for tennis players, volleyball players, boxers, baseball players, judokas, rowers, canoeists, gymnasts, and in fact any type of sport in which the arms play a dominant role.

Q: What is now the ideal protocol?

A: That is almost the same as asking about the ideal food pattern. When setting up a protocol, the following factors are also taken into consideration:

In addition to all of this, it must also be borne in mind that sport scientists still disagree about the optimal protocol for increased strength by using dumbbells/weights or training apparatus.The NEMESis a training apparatus for which we give a general training protocol. This protocol is based on scientific research which has resulted in excellent results for a large group of people. Nevertheless, an even better result might well be achieved by adapting to the individual requirements.

With the NEMES, there is one principle of which we are sure. It is not a question of the longer and harder we work on the apparatus per session, the better our results will be. This is not true for other types of training, and it is certainly not true for vibration-training.

Q: Why do we hear or read so little about vibration-training?

A: This application in sport is 'only' twenty years old, and originated in the former Soviet Union, where new developments were always veiled in secrecy. Research into the effects of vibration in sport only started in the West in 1994. And even then, the first years of research produced very little result because the frequency, the amplitude and the acceleration of the apparatus built were not correct. For this reason, it was concluded that vibration was not effective and the principle was, yet again, shelved.

Professor Carmelo Bosco is the person who provided the great scientific breakthrough with his development of the NEMES. It is expected that vibration-training will receive more and more attention in the forthcoming years from trainers, scientists, physicians, fitness centres and physical therapists. You will undoubtedly hear and read more about vibration-training in the near future. You can also follow developments about vibration-training and the NEMES on our web site.

Q: Does vibration-training have scientific foundation?

A: Yes, vibration-training is scientifically underpinned. In the 1960's, research was done by scientists from the former Soviet Union (Nazarov) and later on by the Israeli scientist, Issurin, into the applicability and the effects of what we now call 'vibration-training'

During the past few years, Bosco has rediscovered the principle of vibration-training and done further scientific research.

Vibration-training is also often used in Germany as clinical treatment. Methods of treatment in Germany are only allowed if the method and methodology are adequately proved. Moreover, the methods of treatment are constantly being tested by the government authorities.

We are unaware of any situations in which vibration-training is not allowed.
In any case, the literature bibliographies show there are sufficient scientific publications in leading journals about vibration-training. From a scientific point of view, one can conclude that vibration-training is sufficiently researched to be scientifically founded.

Q: Can vibration-training be used by everyone, and how safe is it?

A: Vibration-training can, in principle, be called a safe method of training. Although in the past there has never been any reason for drawing up contra-indications, we feel that care should be taken in using the NEMES. Of course there are a few contra-indications such as pregnancy, heart valve disorders and (hip and knee) implants, but there are no indications to suppose that it is unsafe.For safe use and optimum effects, there are a few safety rules that should be followed, which are described in the manual.

It is extremely important that the NEMES BOSCO SYSTEM  is only used under the guidance and/or control and/or advice of a physician, physical therapist or under experienced supervision.

We therefore advise the users to strictly follow the instructions and protocols which we supply.

Q: What is the difference between mechanical and electrical muscle stimulation?

A: There are two types of neuromuscular stimulation : Active and Passive. Active neuromuscular stimulation is usually achieved by the use of weights and bodyweight exercises. This form of training is well known to sportsmen and women. Passive methods of neuromuscular stimulation are, however, less frequently used and less understood in their mechanism of action.

The types of passive stimulation is: Electrical. It is referred as EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation). Mechanical stimulation is not a passive form. It is active ! It is known as mechanical vibration training. The NEMES BOSCO SYSTEM  is strictly a mechanical vibration programme.

EMS operates on the basis of an electrical current transmitted from one point of a muscle to another point via a low grade electrical impulse. This form of electrical muscle stimulation is frequently used in physical therapy and physiotherapy.

NEMES BOSCO SYSTEM  training utilises mechanical vibration methods to stimulate nerves, muscle, bone and hormones.

For more information e-mail us: info@elitesportservices.com or info@bosco-system.com or visit www.bosco-system.com  

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