EMS Studio
For someone who has never done EMS training, visiting a studio for the very first time can be a bit of a mystery. You never know how many reps you are going to do, but more so you just wouldn’t know what to expect. EMS training is quickly becoming a very popular option for those who want a training alternative that is more personalized. In this article, we would like to break down what you should expect at an EMS studio in Cape Town.
Your first experience with EMS training will include everything from your initial consultation, a personalized trainer who will supervise the entire session, and guided movements. Read on and learn more.
Before Your First EMS Training Session
EMS, or Electro Muscle Stimulation training, is a workout where special equipment with electrodes sends a controlled electrical signal to a muscle group to encourage it to contract. While doing these movements, you’ll be doing guided movements and exercises, which are led by a qualified trainer who will help you work towards your training goals, and at the same time make sure the levels are not too high and that the exercises feel comfortable.
Why EMS Training
Improvement of overall physical well-being and increased muscle mass*
Strengthening of muscles*
toning*
Endurance*
Weight reduction*
Consultation
You can expect your trainer to start by talking to you, asking you about your goals and preferences. Based on your experience, they can create a training regime tailored to your specific needs, whether it is fitness, building muscle mass, or helping your recovery after an injury. You may be asked questions about your physical activity history, as well as a health check-up to ensure that the training is suitable for you.
Preparation
Your trainer will show you how the equipment works and what clothing will be best. You will be asked to put on a specialized training outfit that allows for the proper positioning of the electrodes and equipment across the key muscle groups. At FIT IN, we pride ourselves in explaining each step thoroughly so that clients feel completely comfortable before any stimulation or movement begins. Your trainer will explain what you will be feeling and what you can expect, and how you can communicate any feelings of discomfort.
What to Expect During Your First EMS Session
The Electrical Stimulation
While the stimulation is completely safe, it is important to remember that if you have never done this before, it is bound to feel very different to what you are used to. It might feel strange or even a little odd at first, as the electrical pulses stimulate a higher percentage of your muscles than a conventional workout would. It’s your body’s signals amplified, it doesn’t mean pain.
The more comfortable you become with the process, the more normalized these sensations will feel.
If you should find a setting too high, just let your trainer know! It can be adjusted at any point, and your trainers will pay close attention to your feedback to create the optimal experience for your body.
Guided Exercises
EMS training is by no means simply about just passively receiving stimulation – in fact, we refer to it as ‘active EMS’. With the help of your EMS trainer, you’ll move through a few coordinated exercise motions that are designed to engage the muscles as much as possible whilst the electric pulse is being delivered. While these could be as simple exercises such as lunges, or squats, with the addition of EMS the overall stimulation is magnified considerably.
Concentrate on the quality of every single movement and listen carefully to your trainer, rather than the amount of repetition.
The Intensity Level
With the training protocol, EMS is always tailored specifically to you. The electrical current is adapted to your individual level of sensitivity and your fitness level. Your EMS experience may begin with lower levels, where you start to get used to receiving stimulation and the exercise regime. Your trainer is trained to observe how you are coping and would usually introduce gradually increasing current intensities as you get used to the feeling.
Usually, the EMS trainer will have the ability to ask you during the session how you are feeling, so the strength of the current could be adapted to fit you best.
How Long Does it Take?
EMS training sessions typically last only 20 minutes. This makes it an attractive option for people with busy schedules. Within this short timeframe, your muscles are subjected to a comprehensive and intensive workout that can sometimes equate to hours of traditional exercise.
What to Do AFTER Your EMS Training Session
Your muscles will probably be sore after your first EMS training session. This actually shows that muscles are activated correctly, similar to a lot of exercises. Drinking water and resting will assist the process of your muscles being stronger.
Communication with Your Trainer
Your trainer would probably like to know your overall feedback of the workout and the reactions of your body. They can give you advice for your upcoming training and any recommendations for the at-home-care program.
Results
EMS training is a supplement; For the effective EMS training and consequently weight reduction, strengthening the body and improving the fitness the EMS training needs to be part of your overall workout routine supplemented by balanced and whole some nutrition along with some other healthy behavior such as, sleep, proper rest. Keep in mind to stick to EMS training in order to be visible!
FIT IN - EMS Training in Cape Town
FIT IN is located at an innovative and equipped studio at Sea Point and offers personalised EMS-training. The specialised trainers design EMS training plans in relation to you and your fitness goals, so the workout session is always safe, effective and customized individually to YOUR specific body. If you are seeking for muscular enhancement, weight reduction, and improving the overall fitness level, then the EMS training would surely help you reach your objectives much faster then through the standard workout session.
This personalized fitness training assures one-on-one attention of the trainer during every training session, so make sure that they plan based on you and your body. Make an EMS training session at FIT IN TODAY and feel the difference.