What Is EMS Training?

EMS Training is a type of Electrical Muscle Stimulation Training that utilises wearable technology to stimulate your muscles. As electrodes pump your muscles, it accelerates the rate at which you work, meaning that you can burn hundreds more calories than a standard workout.

In fact, EMS training is usually only 20 minutes long, due to the intensity. This makes it a great workout for those who are time conscious, or don’t actually enjoy working out. With EMS training you can get that endorphin high in half the time.

We’re looking at why EMS Training is such a great way to tone your body, build your strength and prevent injury.

How Does EMS Training Work?

EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) training works by using a wireless device to stimulate muscle fibres while you exercise, making muscle tissue work harder and more effectively.

EMS training enables people to use more of their muscle fibres, thereby burning more calories with less effort. The average person uses around 30% of muscle fibres during a regular workout, while top athletes use up to 70% of their muscle fibres. 

This is because in a normal workout, your body will tend to only use fast-twitch muscle fibres whereas in EMS training your body uses both fast and slow-twitch muscle fibres.

During a full-body EMS workout, up to 90% of your muscles are activated, making your workouts more intense and delivering incredible results in just 20 minutes.

Is EMS Training Good For Building Muscle?

Yes, EMS training is great for building muscle. Compared to traditional weight training, EMS training activates deeper muscle groups, this means that you can build muscles that you never even knew you had! The result? A more toned appearance and a stronger body overall.

On top of this, EMS training also helps to balance the muscles in the body. Everyone tends to have a strong and a weak side, and this can create muscular imbalances in the body. This can affect everything from posture to muscle strength. 

With EMS training you’re able to balance out any muscles that are uneven on each side, making your appearance more even but also equalising strength on both sides of the body.

Why Is EMS Training Good For Injuries?

EMS training is great for those with injuries, as you are in full control of how hard you’re working. The EMS technology is connected to a smart device, which makes the stimulation more or less intense. 

Plus, EMS training offers a safer alternative to regular weight training, as there’s no impact on your ligaments or joints. The movement that you need to do in an EMS suit is minimal, as the device encourages your muscles to work without your input.

For those with injuries, EMS training can be a great way to build strength and stamina back.

What Results Can I Expect To See With EMS Training?

EMS training yields incredible results. This is because your body goes into a high metabolic state when you use the EMS technology, and this allows you to burn more calories than you would in a normal workout. Alongside this, you have the benefit of extra stimulation of the muscles which in turn creates a strong and toned look.

These results are achieved in a safe and sustainable way, in under 20 minute workouts. 

Is EMS Training Safe?

Yes – functional EMS training is completely safe! Training using low-frequency current stimulation applied by physios and sports scientists as a complementary exercise and rehabilitation tool has been used since the 1960s. 

In a nutshell, as you move normally, small intrinsic electrical pulses from your central nervous system initiate every muscle movement. During functional EMS training, this pulse is simply fortified by an additional exterior pulse. And unlike other EMS system you might have seen, with 20PerFit’s hi-tech system, there’s no need to wet the electrodes to make them work.

You should always check with your doctor before undergoing any new fitness routine, and EMS is no exception.

What Does EMS Training Feel Like?

The sensation of EMS training can be unlike anything you’ve experienced before. With EMS devices, you workout extra hard because of the muscle stimulation. However, this muscle stimulation can feel a bit strange at first and almost like a tingling sensation. 

For most people, the sensation is kind of ticklish and unlike any other feeling. It is definitely not painful, and some people love the Electrical Muscle Stimulation feeling.

What are EMS Training’s Biggest Benefits?

• EMS training is perfect for anyone, of any age, size or fitness level
• Ideal for beginners, as the sessions are always conducted by personal trainers
• Low-impact, meaning that the change of joint injury is significant lower
• Gives a great workout in a short space of time
• Helps build confidence with PT sessions where the trainer controls the intensity of the EMS suit
• A fun activity that offers something a bit different. This fun factor can help encourage newbies to get into fitness.
• EMS can be done remotely, meaning that is very flexible and suits all schedules!

Where To Do EMS?

Keen to try EMS training? Get in touch to try it out, or find a personal trainer now.

With 20PerFit, you can train either in the studio or remotely, making it really accessible to everyone. Whether you’re working in an office and want to utilise the surrounding park space, or want someone to come into your home, with EMS training you can make your workout work for you.

Plus, you can head to our website to learn more about EMS training and the amazing benefits. Whether you’re an athlete, a newbie, or someone recovering from an injury, our specialist team will be able to tailor your EMS workout to suit you.