EMS training

What is EMS-Training?

 

EMS (electric muscle stimulation) is a highly effective form of training. It utilizes low and mid frequency electric currents to significantly increase the body’s natural muscle contractions. As a result more muscle fibres are activated when compared to conventional training methods.EMS-Training is a whole body workout that promotes weight loss, increases physical strength, stimulates muscle growth, and relieves tensions and muscular imbalances. As a form of personal training the workout can be adapted to numerous individual training goals. For example, EMS personal training has been shown to significantly reduce back pain. In some cases, EMS clients have even reported a total alleviation of their (chronic) back problems all together. Due to the increase in both muscle tone and blood flow to neighbouring tissue, EMS may also have a beneficial impact on cellulite problems.

Is EMS-Training Safe?

Generally speaking, the electric currents that you are exposed to are completely harmless! The neural mechanism behind EMS is the same as your body’s own. The only difference is that the electric signal that causes the muscle to contract is applied externally. However there are certain contraindications that need to be taken into account. We can separate these into two categories, absolute and relative contraindications:

If any of the following absolute contraindication applies to you, an EMS-Training session is not allowed.

  • Acute diseases, disorders, bacterial infections, and inflammatory processes

  • Recent surgeries

  • Arteriosclerosis and other circulatory disorders

  • Stents or bypasses in the past 6

    months

  • Untreated hypertension

  • Diabetes Mellitus

  • Pregnancy

  • Electrical implants, pacemakers

  • Cardiac Arrhythmia

  • Tumors or cancer

  • Bleeding disorders (Haemophilia)

  • Motor Neuron Diseases, Neurological disorders (Epilepsy)

  • Abdominal or inguinal hernia

  • Acute influence of alcohol, drugs or other intoxicants

If any of the following relative contraindications applies to you, you should visit your doctor for a written medical clearance.

  • Acute back pain without diagnosis

  • Neuralgia

  • Spinal disc herniations

  • Orthopedic implants

  • Organ diseases, especially Kidney diseases

  • Cardiovascular conditions

  • Acute Motion Sickness

  • Edema

  • Open skin injuries, wounds, eczemas or burns

  • Prescription medications