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COMMON QUERIES

Comprehensive Answers

There are always a lot of questions when it comes to fitness. Below are answers to some of the most common questions I’ve received. There are obviously a lot more questions, so feel free to get in touch with me and ask away.

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What is EMS-Training?

EMS (electric muscle stimulation or electric myostimulation) 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.

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EMS-Training is Personal Training!

Taking all the previous paragraphs into consideration, it is absolutely crucial that an EMS-Training session takes place under the supervision of a trained professional. There should be no more than 2 trainees to each trainer. EMS-Training is personal training! Your trainer plays a crucial role in achieving your workout goals:

 

  • Your personal trainer always has an eye on the intensity of the electric current.

  • Your personal trainer instructs and directs the exercises performed.

  • Your personal trainer keeps an eye on proper form and execution.

  • Your personal trainer adapts the training plan to your individual goals.

  • Your personal trainer is at your side to drive you and keep motivation high.

  • Your personal trainer schedules your appointments and helps you develop a workout routine.

 

While the training method itself is a high tech approach to whole body training your EMS-Training will only ever be as good as the person who is giving your session. The EMS trainer is an intricate part of what makes EMS-Training successful. So successful, in fact, that over 70% of EMS clients state that they are finally achieving their goals.

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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

 

Prior to your first EMS-Training session a trainer will sit down with you and go through your medical history to see if any contraindications are present.

 

Since these are mostly very serious conditions on their own, a general common sense approach to working out is enough to ensure a safe EMS session.

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