Most Frequent Questions And Answers

HOW DOES EMS WORK?

EMS training at Fitness Time is a full body workout that doesn’t only target one specific muscle group. During EMS training, up to 90% of muscles are activated simultaneously and the muscle contractions are of higher quality and more intense than a voluntary exertion can do alone.

Compared to conventional weight training, EMS training activates deeper muscle groups leading to better balance among the muscles in the body and increased core stability.

Fitness Time EMS devices are able to stimulate multiple muscle groups simultaneously, allowing for a repeated activation of the whole body. You’ll always do your EMS training under the guidance of a personal trainer who can activate eight muscle groups individually (such as the lower back, stomach, biceps and gluts) according to your goals and needs.

CAN I LOSE WEIGHT WITH EMS?

Yes. In the first phase of the training, you will lose centimeters and in the second phase, fat depots are attacked. Due to the increased muscle activity, you will also burn more calories. EMS training is a perfect complement to a dietary change in order to support weight-loss effectively.

CAN ANYONE DO IT?

The EMS system is designed for any age and body type, from young sportsmen to older people looking for help with mobility and fitness.

SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT ANY CONTRAINDICATION BEFORE PRACTICING EMS TRAINING?

Certain medical conditions are known to be contraindications and EMS training with Fitness Time is not recommended in certain cases. For some medical conditions, a doctor’s consent might be needed and suitability for the training needs to be assessed on an individual case-to-case basis.

Medical conditions*requiring assessment include the following:

– Circulatory disorders, acute stroke, stent, thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases (i.e. arteriosclerosis).

– Bleeding, bleeding tendency or hemophilia.

– Diabetes mellifluous.

– Abdominal wall hernia or inguinal hernia.

– Severe neurological disorders (i.e. epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, catastrophic lateral sclerosis etc).

– Acute operation (within 8 weeks, depending on individual case).

*Please note: the above list is not exhaustive and if you have any medical condition which could be affected by EMS training, it is your responsibility to inform your trainer and doctor so an appropriate assessment can be made.