Does EMS Training Work? - The Truth about Electrical Muscle Stimulation

We sit down to explain EMS training, what it is and how it works. Get all the facts about electrical muscle stimulation and the benefits compared to traditional weight training.
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[@activewave]

Have you ever tried EMS training?

[@goldenpuppymusic141]

For an injury long time ago and the ful body suit today, Trying to determine if I should keep using it and how often

[@activewave]

@@goldenpuppymusic141 depends a bit on your own goals and routine. We like 2-3 times a week for resistance training needs

[@stuartmclean3843]

​@activewave how or can I incorporate ems in conjunction with weight training, I am a racing cyclist and currently do my squat routine 2 or 3 times a week during the winter, would I use ems before lifting weights or after or both? Can u use ems at the same time as lifting? for example under a squat bar with your normal kg on the bar and using ems stimulus at the same time? I am looking for strength gains not to use it necessarily for recovery, thanks

[@activewave]

Short answer to this is yes. It's hard to get more specific than that without knowing the full details of your training regimen. You can use EMS to enhance your strength, power, and muscular endurance either with or in supplement to your regular training. It's important to remember, especially for athletes, that more is not better. Any additional training requires additional recovery. If we're not recovering at the same intensity as the training we're leaving gains on the table.

[@jewels3211]

I've been using Slimwave for about four or five months, only x1/week without much personal gym training in between. I have DEFINITELY seen some muscle definition and overall size reduction. I thought it was only a marginal difference, but it's been enough change for others to comment that my body is starting to look way more fit. These "changes" I have been fighting to achieve for the past 10 years WITH regular gym activity. You still need aerobic workouts to develop endurance and stamina, but otherwise...I can absolutely vouch that these work with commitment and proper dieting

[@activewave]

Agreed! We do muscle development, endurance, and recovery with our EMS devices. Glad you're seeing a positive change!

[@halogenzawgi9410]

You deserve more views

[@activewave]

We think so too ;)

[@mumblingfree]

Thanks for this clear concise informative video. Very instructive. With your 1st hand experience of the high end system, I would love to see you analyse a few of the common smaller pad-type TENS + EMS machines that are ubiquitous on Amaz0n etc, such as compex, auvon, med-fit etc. I think that would get a lot of views. Maybe even the silly looking tron-esque sixpack shaped things you stick on, which seem popular.

[@activewave]

We'll look into it, thanks for the comment!

[@woodlakesound]

I noticed that a group of muscles that were not being activated by exercise (a because of a nerve injury) started growing after EMS.

[@activewave]

Love that! We've worked with peripheral neuropathy patients, and they can finally feel the muscles in their extremities fire with EMS.

[@monasalem2061]

Thank you Very helpful video

[@activewave]

Glad it helped!

[@ioathlete]

What about EMS vs Weights for bone density?

[@activewave]

This is a great question and a topic that we'll be making a video about very soon! Here are links to a couple of studies to get you started if you want, or stay tuned! www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4064579/ www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4345062/

[@kingdrift01]

So it work?

[@activewave]

Yes, it works!

[@llllllblodllllll]

When someone tells me they have a magic bullet for fitness, I should run the other direction. I'm not fit enough for that...

[@activewave]

Pretty sure we literally say it's not a magic bullet in the video. Perhaps watch again 🤔

[@llllllblodllllll]

@@activewave What... you watch it again, 4:23, then reread my comment.

[@llllllblodllllll]

@@activewave 🤦 Sorry, I'm bad at jokes.

[@activewave]

Ok, cause we still don't get it 🤷‍♂️ but A for effort 👏

[@llllllblodllllll]

@@activewave xD, the first sentence was a quote from the video 4:23. The second part was a joke, without the magic bullet for fitness, I can't run from them.

[@naturegood515]

so, can you place it "anywhere" on your body and the muscle will grow?

[@activewave]

Not quite. Check out some of the videos in this playlist to see how we place the electrodes and how we control the stimulation to each muscle group. You can also see some of the exercises we do in the suit. kzbin.info/aero/PLm6sZG1CtbnXAOO7DThUeZWZJCFHEAOCh&si=JXxFlOJaTFwb4NO5

[@Kevin-qf2hs]

Hi, is this available on the market to buy? I see one from compex, is yours as effective or better than theirs?

[@activewave]

The system that we use is made by XBody. It's available to purchase as a trainer or studio owner. You likely wouldn't buy it for personal use. It's a very high quality device, which makes it pricey. I see Katalyst available for individual use, but it's not quite the same quality. Hopefully more systems will come to market as the modality continues to grow!

[@Decay3333]

is it safe?

[@activewave]

Check this out: www.theactivewave.com/post/safety-guidelines-ems-training

[@desert-baytan3350]

I like it and it works for me

[@activewave]

We love it too!

[@luisrosas5694]

Foe how many minutes you need to use it?

[@activewave]

That depends. There are multiple programs in the EMS system we use. Muscle development, conditioning, and recovery

[@imogenminoli238]

This is so interesting! Would commercial EMS devices have a positive effect when worn during at home workouts?

[@activewave]

Yes, absolutely! We use EMS devices for all of our training sessions with clients (which we do in-home)!

[@imogenminoli238]

@@activewave sorry I meant like the stick on ones!

[@sharpasacueball]

​@@imogenminoli238I think as long as they are real ems devices then I'd say yes

[@imogenminoli238]

@@sharpasacueball thanks! How do you know whether it’s a real one

[@activewave]

@@imogenminoli238 we prefer XBody devices. Their quality and simulation parameters are top in the industry

[@kopitegs]

What is the cost to be but equipment to start business

[@activewave]

The gear we use is pretty pricey because we use the best equipment available. If you're really interested, shoot us an email