Currently, there is several performance enhancing bracelets on the market today. These thin, rubber bracelets contain a Mylar hologram that emits a special frequency to help restore your body’s natural energy field. The idea is because our bodies are constantly receiving differing energy frequencies from our cell phones, computers, TVs, etc., the natural energy frequency is thrown out of balance. Therefore, the companies claim that these bracelets will restore the natural energy field, which in turns improves balance, strength, and flexibility.
However, research conducted on these performance enhancing bracelets did not support the marketing claims. The participants in the study improved in balance, strength, and flexibility during the second trial regardless if they were wearing the Power Balance bracelet or a placebo bracelet. Researchers believe this is due to being warmed-up and/or knowing what task was about to be performed.
To read more about this study, visit http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1261/.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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