Disclaimer: EMS training is not a medical treatment. People with underlying health conditions or those recovering from surgery should consult a healthcare professional before starting EMS training. EMS training is not recommended for pregnant women, individuals with pacemakers, or people with certain neurological conditions.
By Henri Schmidt, CEO and Founder of VBTec/Visionbody, Muscle Expert
Have you ever wondered exactly what EMS training does for your body and what the health benefits of choosing this training method are?
Then you've come to the right place to find out.
I have spent more than half my life working in the fitness industry, and in 2014, I created the world’s first fully wireless EMS-EMA suit; as a result, I can share some insights with you based on the knowledge I’ve gained over the years, and of course, outline all the ways Visionbody can be helpful.
So, let’s get right to it.
Here are the benefits of EMS training with Visionbody:
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Support Against Cellulite
EMS training can help reduce the visible appearance of cellulite by promoting better lymphatic drainage, blood circulation, and reduced fluid retention.
Note: To see a noticeable improvement in cellulite reduction, you must consistently do your EMS workouts, drink plenty of water, and eat well.
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Get Better Skin Over Time
Regular EMS training promotes better circulation and builds lean muscle mass over time. Better circulation and increased muscle tone resulting from regular training can improve the body’s appearance and how it feels over time, including a firmer, more toned look as the underlying muscles develop.
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Help with Managing Back Pain
Poor posture and weak abdominal and back muscles are one of the main causes of chronic back pain. EMS can help relieve back pain by strengthening the postural and core muscles that protect the spine. This isn't just something I'm saying; studies have shown that EMS is beneficial for people with chronic back pain. You can read one of those studies here. One thing you must remember if you have certain health conditions is to always ask your healthcare provider if you can participate in EMS training.
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Support Your Weight Loss Goals
Did you know that muscles play a key role in how your body burns calories? Building lean muscle while promoting fat loss—a process often referred to as body recomposition—can be difficult to achieve through traditional workouts alone. By stimulating deep muscle fibers throughout the body, EMS training may help support muscle activation, calorie expenditure, and overall body-toning goals when combined with a healthy lifestyle.
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Whole-Body Biohacking
All that lean muscle mass, along with the improved oxygen intake and blood circulation you experience when training with EMS, stimulates your cellular metabolism, which leads to cell renewal. Over time, these effects can contribute to more efficient cell function and energy production, supporting your body’s performance and recovery from the inside out. When your muscles are active and your circulation is working well, your entire system tends to function better.
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You Can Do Joint-Friendly and Low-Impact Workouts
If you’re over 50, you know that our knees and joints deteriorate as we age, so doing strenuous workouts or lifting heavy weights can be very taxing, especially if you’re returning to training after an injury. The good news is that you don’t need to train with weights or perform strenuous exercises because EMS helps you intensify your muscle contractions during training. All you have to do is simply put on your suit and perform some joint-friendly exercises.
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis Support
Did you know that bone density decreases due to a lack of physical activity? As we age, weak bones can lead to serious problems. Regular EMS training, about 20 minutes twice a week, can help slow bone loss and maintain bone density by creating mechanical stress that stimulates bone activity. If you didn’t know that a lack of physical activity affects your bones, you can read more about it in this article from OrthoInfo.
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Deep Muscle Activation with Dual Frequencies
The Visionbody EMS system helps you activate up to 98% of your muscle fibers, including those deep stabilizer muscles that are very difficult to target with traditional training alone. It does this by combining low and medium frequencies and with the help of EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) and EMA (Electro Muscle Activation) technologies. As a result, you can improve your coordination, balance, and endurance while building muscle mass. Amazing, right?
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Deep Tissue Massage
Beyond training, EMS can act as an internal massage system. The rhythmic muscle contractions in “massage” mode help you relax your muscles, increase blood flow, and recover more easily after a workout. You can also use the “massage” mode on days when you’re not working out, if you just want to kick back and relax.
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Reduced Soreness After Training
You might be surprised to learn that many professional athletes use EMS to help relieve muscle soreness after training. Yes, EMS can also help you recover quickly and relieve post-workout muscle soreness by increasing oxygen delivery to muscle tissue and supporting circulation, which helps your body eliminate metabolic waste products more efficiently.
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Supporting Muscle Activation During Recovery Periods
Movement is an important part of the recovery process following periods of inactivity or reduced mobility. EMS can be helpful in this regard; gentle electrical impulses stimulate muscle contractions and improve blood circulation, which can help prevent muscle loss (atrophy) and maintain circulation during times when conventional exercise is limited. If you are recovering from an injury or a period of limited mobility, always consult your healthcare provider before starting or resuming EMS training
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Longevity & Healthy Aging
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “longevity”? Living longer? You’d be right, but how we live those extra years matters just as much. We want to stay active and healthy, maintain our mobility and energy, take a dance class, go hiking, travel, or finally sign up for that class we never had time for, and so on. EMS training can help you achieve “the right kind” of longevity by keeping your muscles strong and active, thereby preventing the natural muscle loss that comes with age (sarcopenia). As a result, you’ll be able to maintain your strength and mobility, reduce your risk of falls, support a healthier metabolism, and even improve your bone density. All of these factors are major contributors to maintaining your long-term health and enjoying a longer life.
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Postpartum Recovery: Supporting Your Pelvic Floor
Giving birth is hard, but getting back into shape afterward is even harder. Your body has changed, your hormones are all over the place, a good night’s sleep feels like a distant memory, and your pelvic floor muscles have weakened. This is why you may notice a sagging belly and occasional leakage when you laugh, sneeze, or pick up your baby. EMS can help support pelvic floor strength and circulation for women who have received medical clearance to resume exercise. By gently activating deep muscles, it can support pelvic floor rehabilitation, improve circulation, and help reduce back pain as part of a broader postnatal recovery approach.
Research published on PubMed found that electromagnetic stimulation had a positive effect on pelvic floor muscle strength in women with postpartum stress urinary incontinence. However, electromagnetic stimulation should be used to supplement, not replace, basic pelvic floor exercises such as Kegels and proper rehabilitation guidance.
Ideally, you should wait 6 weeks after a vaginal birth before starting EMS, and until you’ve fully recovered from a C-section, and you should, of course, begin EMS training with the approval and guidance of a professional. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting EMS training after childbirth.
Conclusion
Now that we’ve gone over all these benefits of EMS training, I hope I’ve made one thing clear: your muscles are the engine that keeps your body alive and in top shape. When you build them up and keep them active, everything else—from your energy levels to your mobility to your overall health—works better too. EMS is simply a faster way to support that “engine” so you can feel stronger, move more easily, and stay healthier in the long run.
Give Visionbody a try and see for yourself how your body can change and become healthier. And if you’re new to EMS, I wrote a simple beginner’s guide to help you get started. If you read it, you’ll learn everything you need to know before beginning your first EMS training session.
