EMS is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses.

The impulses are generated by a device and delivered through electrodes to the skin surface above the muscles to be stimulated. The impulses cause the muscles to contract, so the result is similar to the actual movement and regular contractions of the muscles.

EMS training can be used for both conditioning and strengthening of muscles. Without the need for heavy weights, there is no risk of injury or strain. Bonus! The pulses have also been shown to improve the skin texture and appearance.

During traditional strength training the brain sends impulses which stimulate certain muscles to contract. However, not all muscles have a well-developed connection to the brain and these muscles are not activated as easily, therefore they do not develop easily. In other words, we all compensate with our stronger muscles, which very often prevents us from developing muscles in other places... ahem... booty anyone?

EMS Training stimulates all the major muscle groups and also helps to develop the motoric nerve connections relating to muscle movement. By sending electric impulses directly to these motoric nerves, even the weakly connected muscles are activated.

Because muscle fibers are activated in a non-regular order with EMS Training, a more intense level of training is enabled from the start, which creates more muscle fiber at an accelerated rate. More active muscle tissue requires more energy intake which therefore burns more calories; even at rest!