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

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Active Wave

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@activewave 2 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried EMS training?

@goldenpuppymusic141 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@stuartmclean3843 Жыл бұрын

@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 11 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@skiippys 2 ай бұрын

You Probally see the difference from you running reducing body fat and your diet obviously

@BrooksDunn Ай бұрын

@@skiippysif it’s helping mentally or physically, it’s helping. Glad he’s getting noticed though.

@woodlakesound 11 ай бұрын

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 11 ай бұрын

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

@HermesDaniëlFitness 15 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing! EMS certainly has its place, particularly for those recovering from injury or for individuals who are just beginning their fitness journey. However, when it comes to overall fitness, high-intensity training (HIT) offers far greater benefits. HIT not only builds strength and stimulates muscle growth but also improves cardiovascular health, boosts metabolism, strengthens bones, enhances flexibility, and develops mental toughness-all while being safe and adaptable to all fitness levels. What’s even more impressive is that HIT requires as little as 20 minutes a week. By focusing on one set to failure, it recruits the optimal amount of muscle fibers without the need for multiple sets, making it an incredibly efficient and effective approach to fitness.

@activewave 11 күн бұрын

EMS isn't just a tool for beginners or injury recovery-it's a powerful performance enhancer that can complement even the most advanced training programs. Perhaps check out some of our other videos on the subject: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6SWoJdja8eGZ8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2qleYCOi9uMbbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/oITboXqjr8ZledE kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHuZmn-wZrN8f9E I appreciate your enthusiasm for HIT, but I think it’s important to clarify some of the oversimplifications here. While HIT can be efficient, the idea that 20 minutes a week, with one set to failure, universally recruits the optimal amount of muscle fibers doesn’t fully align with current exercise science. Recruiting maximal muscle fibers depends on various factors-load, time under tension, muscle fatigue, and individual recovery capacity. One set to failure may stimulate growth, but research consistently shows that multiple sets often lead to greater hypertrophy and strength over time, especially for trained individuals. HIT can work well for some, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Additionally, while time-efficient protocols like HIT are valuable, progressive overload and varying intensity are key for continued adaptation. 20 minutes a week may suffice for maintenance or beginners, but for athletic performance or significant growth, higher volume and more frequent sessions tend to yield better results. Efficiency matters, but effectiveness is measured by results over time-and that often means more than just one set to failure.

@halogenzawgi9410 2 жыл бұрын

You deserve more views

@activewave 2 жыл бұрын

We think so too ;)

@Expertek Ай бұрын

I’ve got an odd question that I’ve been unable to find an answer for. My EMS/tens unit will not fire a specific group of muscles that control the raising of fingers and thumb on my right hand. If I placed the pads that I have on my left arm. It pulls back real hard when I fire it up.. The specific injury happened after surgery with a distal biceps rupture repair. The tens unit seems to relieve some of the pain, but I just can’t figure out why it is not making the muscles move at all.

@activewave Ай бұрын

The first thing I would look at is electrode placement. Anatomically, here is essentially what we're looking at: Finger Extension: Extensor Digitorum Extends the proximal and distal phalanges of fingers 2-5 (except the thumb). Originates from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Extensor Indicis Provides additional extension for the index finger (2nd digit). Located deeper and runs alongside the extensor digitorum. Extensor Digiti Minimi Specifically extends the little finger (5th digit). Thumb Extension: Extensor Pollicis Longus (EPL) Extends the distal phalanx of the thumb. Also contributes to thumb adduction. Extensor Pollicis Brevis (EPB) Extends the proximal phalanx of the thumb. Also aids in thumb abduction. General Notes These muscles are innervated by the radial nerve (or its branches), which supplies the extensor muscles in the forearm. The tendons of these muscles pass through the extensor retinaculum at the wrist to reach the fingers and thumb. Kenhub offers great graphics to help: www.kenhub.com/en/library/anatomy/elbow-and-forearm After that I would go through the rest of this list: 2. Skin or Tissue Conductivity Hydration Differences: Dehydrated skin or poor contact on the non-responsive arm can reduce electrical conductivity. Skin Thickness or Scarring: Thicker skin, calluses, or scars in the electrode area may inhibit proper current flow. 3. Muscle Condition Muscle Atrophy: A weaker or atrophied muscle due to disuse, injury, or neurological issues may not respond as readily. Injury or Inflammation: Underlying issues, such as tendinitis or a previous injury, can reduce a muscle's ability to contract. 4. Nerve Function Radial Nerve Dysfunction: The radial nerve innervates the thumb and finger extensors. Compression or injury (e.g., radial nerve palsy) on the affected side could prevent activation. Cervical Spine Issues: Nerve root compression at the cervical spine (e.g., C6 or C7) could impair the signal to extensors on the non-responsive arm. 5. TENS Unit Settings Intensity or Frequency Settings: If the settings are too low or not optimized for motor activation, the non-responsive side may require different adjustments. Electrode Connection: Loose or faulty connections for the electrodes on the non-responding side could result in a weaker or absent stimulus. 6. Individual Variability Dominant vs. Non-Dominant Arm: The dominant arm may have better neuromuscular responsiveness due to regular use. Asymmetry in Muscle Responsiveness: Some degree of asymmetry between the arms is natural and may result in differences in response to TENS. Most people that I work with start with pretty extreme muscle asymmetries especially in the arms. It can feel much stronger on one side than the other. The more muscle tissue the greater the response. This resolves with continuous use and is one of the benefits of EMS training. My recommendation would be to increase the stimulation on the weaker side and see if continuous use strengthens that. Otherwise I would see a PT and see if they can get a response. Hope that helps!

@mumblingfree 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@Kevin-qf2hs 9 ай бұрын

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

@activewave 9 ай бұрын

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!

@ioathlete Жыл бұрын

What about EMS vs Weights for bone density?

@activewave 11 ай бұрын

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/

@naturegood515 Жыл бұрын

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

@activewave Жыл бұрын

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

@monasalem2061 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Very helpful video

@activewave Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@luisrosas5694 Жыл бұрын

Foe how many minutes you need to use it?

@activewave Жыл бұрын

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

@Decay3333 Жыл бұрын

is it safe?

@activewave Жыл бұрын

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

@mrhand03 8 ай бұрын

So it work?

@activewave 8 ай бұрын

Yes, it works!

@kopitegs Жыл бұрын

What is the cost to be but equipment to start business

@activewave Жыл бұрын

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

@imogenminoli238 Жыл бұрын

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

@activewave Жыл бұрын

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

@imogenminoli238 Жыл бұрын

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

@sharpasacueball Жыл бұрын

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

@imogenminoli238 Жыл бұрын

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

@activewave Жыл бұрын

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

@desert-baytan3350 Жыл бұрын

I like it and it works for me

@activewave Жыл бұрын

We love it too!

@christianfiguroa7147 4 ай бұрын

Ah ok

@activewave 4 ай бұрын

yup

@llllllblodllllll 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@llllllblodllllll 8 ай бұрын

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

@llllllblodllllll 8 ай бұрын

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

@activewave 8 ай бұрын

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

@llllllblodllllll 8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Expertek Ай бұрын

@activewave Ай бұрын

@Expertek Ай бұрын

@ wow. A+ for completeness. Thanks so much! I was at PT today, and they suggested the tens units specifically. We tested placement and power levels with both my and their units.we could not make the muscles move at all and they suggested and nerve connectivity test. My right is my dominant arm, which is why I wanted the repair done at age 59, I’m still very active. This seems rather serious, possibly permanent, I wonder if I have a legal standing? They keep saying it may come back, in 6-9 months….

@activewave Ай бұрын

@Expertek can you extend your fingers and thumb on your own?

@Expertek Ай бұрын

@@activewave no.

@activewave Ай бұрын

@@Expertek then I would agree with your PT that you need additional testing done