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Exercise - Are muscle toners safe? Question: I used to be a member of your association a few years ago and you featured me in one of your newsletters. I have had two babies since I last wrote to you, so I have been quite busy. I have been really interested in purchasing a muscle toner, in which electrical signals stimulate the muscles. Are they safe to use for someone with CMT? Annette Lee Answer from Dr. Greg Carter: I think these machines are garbage and may actually be detrimental for folks with CMT.