What is EMS Training?
EMS stands for Electrical Muscle Stimulation, and it’s often referred to as the future of fitness. The EMS equipment typically includes an EMS suit, arm pads, and shorts, all fitted with electrical pads. Before training, these pads are moistened to ensure optimal conductivity with your muscles.
How EMS Training Works?
Through a connected tablet, your EMS personal trainer adjusts the intensity of the electrical impulses delivered to your muscles. These impulses cause your muscles to contract, creating a resistance that mimics the feeling of lifting or pushing against weight. Essentially, it feels as though an external force is challenging your muscles, and your job is to resist it throughout the workout.
EMS training sessions last for 20 minutes, and under the guidance of a licensed personal trainer, you’ll engage in a high-intensity workout that activates multiple muscle groups simultaneously. This combination of advanced technology and professional supervision ensures you maximize results in a fraction of the time compared to traditional workouts.
What Makes EMS Training Different?
Benefits of Electric Muscle Stimulation
- Time efficiency.
Most of our members are incredibly busy individuals, just like many of us here in Dubai. With EMS, there’s no excuse—not when it only takes 20 minutes to complete a session! - Amazing results.
In just a fraction of the time compared to traditional workouts, EMS can truly transform your body and help you achieve your fitness goals faster. - Injury recovery.
Whether you’re dealing with a knee, back, shoulder, or joint injury, EMS is one of the best solutions to maintain muscle strength while protecting the injured area. Because the EMS pads stimulate muscles directly, the joints and ligaments are spared unnecessary strain, helping them remain safe and intact during the recovery process. - Deeper Muscle Activation.
EMS reaches and activates deep muscle fibers that are often hard to target with conventional training. This not only improves overall muscle tone but also enhances strength and stability.
Quick Facts About EMS Training
A 20-minute EMS workout can replace up to 3 hours of traditional gym training.
Why? EMS training activates 90% of your muscles during a session, compared to just 60-70% with traditional workouts. This higher intensity leads to greater energy use and more efficient results.
EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) is Ideal For:
Fat loss, muscle toning, strength and endurance improvement, and injury recovery.
EMS Doesn’t Work Like Magic!
Some say you don’t need healthy eating habits with EMS, and you’ll still lose fat. WRONG! While EMS can burn up to 800 kcal in a single session, it’s not magic. Like any workout, EMS needs to be paired with healthy eating habits to align with the fitness goals you want to achieve.
Deeper Muscle Activation:
EMS activates deep muscle fibers that are often hard to reach with conventional training, improving overall muscle tone and strength.
Safe for All Ages:
With proper guidance, EMS is safe for people of all fitness levels and ages, from young adults to seniors.
Learn more about the benefits and potential side effects of EMS training in our detailed article.
Strength Gains in Less Time:
Studies (German Sport Medicine) show significant improvements in strength and muscle mass within just a few weeks of consistent EMS training.
The Equipment Used in EMS Workouts
When it comes to EMS training, the equipment plays a key role in delivering an effective and safe workout. Let me break it down for you:
EMS Tablet
The EMS tablet is the control center for your workout. It allows your trainer to select the type of session you need, whether it’s strength training, recovery, cardio, relaxation, or even injury rehabilitation. The tablet also controls the intensity of the impulses sent to your muscles, ensuring the contractions are adjusted to your fitness level and goals. It’s like having a personalized workout plan, tailored in real time to give you the best results.
EMS Suit
The EMS suit is designed to cover key muscle groups and consists of:
•Jacket: Inside the jacket are 10 strategically placed electrical pads that target your upper body, including your chest, back, and core.
•Shorts: Equipped with 6 pads, the shorts focus on your legs and glutes, ensuring a full lower-body workout.
•Arm Bands: These are wrapped around your arms to stimulate your biceps, triceps, and shoulder muscles.
Before the session begins, the pads are moistened to ensure optimal conductivity, so the impulses reach the muscles effectively. The suit is comfortable, allowing you to move naturally as you perform the workout.
Wireless Connection Module (WCM)
Also referred to as the Bluetooth module or battery pack, this small device is secured around your waist and connects the EMS suit to the tablet. It ensures the wireless transmission of impulses to your suit while allowing freedom of movement throughout the session.
This system works seamlessly together to give you a full-body workout in just 20 minutes, activating all the major muscle groups at once. As your trainer, I’ll be there every step of the way, adjusting the settings to suit your fitness goals, whether you want to build strength, improve endurance, or recover from an injury.
Is EMS Training Safe?
Yes, EMS training is safe for most people! The intensity of the workout can be fully adjusted based on your fitness level and needs, thanks to the professional guidance of your trainer. This means EMS can be a gentle workout for beginners or those with specific requirements, or it can be pushed to a higher intensity for more advanced fitness goals.
We’ve even had clients in their 90s, with EMS recommended by their doctors as a safe and effective way to stay active. What makes EMS unique is that it activates your muscles directly, without putting unnecessary strain on your joints or bones like some traditional workouts can.
Who Should Avoid EMS Training?
EMS training may not be suitable for everyone. For example, if you have certain health conditions like high blood pressure, are pregnant, or have a medical history involving heart conditions, tumors, or kidney issues, you should consult with your doctor first.
For most healthy individuals, EMS is a fantastic way to train safely and effectively. Want to know more? Check out our detailed article on the benefits and side effects of EMS training for additional information.
How Often Should You Do EMS Workout?
The frequency of EMS workouts depends on several factors, including your current fitness level, goals, and experience with training. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach, but here’s a general guideline to get you started.
If you’re new to fitness or EMS, starting with one session per week for the first two weeks is ideal. This allows your body to adapt to the stimulation gradually. Once your trainer sees progress and your body adjusts, you can add a second session per week.
For most people, two sessions per week is effective for achieving great results. Training three times a week is usually reserved for advanced individuals or professional athletes, as it takes your fitness to a much higher level.
The key is to listen to your body and work closely with an EMS training expert who can tailor the program to suit your needs. Remember, quality and consistency are more important than quantity when it comes to EMS training.
Can You Do EMS Training at Home?
Absolutely! That’s one of the best things about EMS training—it can easily be done in the comfort of your home. Our professional trainers will bring all the equipment, set it up for you, and guide you through every step of the session, ensuring you get a safe and effective workout without ever leaving your house.
Pros of EMS Home Training
- No time wasted stuck in traffic traveling to a gym or studio.
- Enjoy the convenience of working out in the privacy and comfort of your own home.
- Flexible scheduling that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle.
- A distraction-free environment, allowing you to focus entirely on your workout.
- Personalized, one-on-one attention from your trainer in a familiar setting.
- Ideal for parents, busy professionals, remote workers, or anyone who prefers a more private workout experience.
Choosing the Right EMS Trainer for Home Sessions
Selecting the right EMS personal trainer is crucial to ensure a safe and effective experience. Look for certified and experienced trainers who genuinely understand how EMS works and have a track record of delivering great results for their clients. Reputable trainers often use approved devices and hold certifications from recognized organizations such as IFBB, NASM, or REPS (UAE).
On the other hand, there are unqualified individuals using uncertified or fake equipment who lack the proper credentials to guide you through EMS training. Choosing the wrong trainer could compromise your health and safety, so it’s important to do your research.
Your health and well-being are priceless—make sure you’re in the hands of a qualified professional who can help you achieve your goals safely and effectively.
What Does an EMS Session Cost?
How Much Does EMS Training Cost in Dubai?
In Dubai, the average cost of an EMS training session ranges from 250 AED to 350 AED. As for us, the pricing depends on the number of sessions you choose—the more sessions you commit to, the greater the discount.
We offer flexible package options, including plans for 12, 24, or 48 sessions, designed to suit your fitness goals and level of commitment. To help you get started, we also provide a trial session, so you can experience the benefits of EMS training firsthand before deciding on a plan.
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Blog Post Written by:
Lazar
IFBB ADVANCED BODYBUILDING PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER SPECIALIST, MASTER EMS TRAINER & REPS LEVEL 3 CERTIFIED PT
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