FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • During a WB-EMS session, you’ll feel a series of muscle contractions that are more intense than what you’d typically experience in a regular workout. While it may feel unusual at first, many clients report it feels “soothing” and even “therapeutic”, especially on their lower back.

  • No, Whole Body EMS training should not be painful. You’ll feel strong muscle contractions, but the intensity is completely adjustable to your comfort level.

  • No, EMS can be customized to any fitness level!  Suitable for beginners to advanced athletes, the intensity of the electrical impulses can be adjusted to suit your needs and fitness goals and comfort.  

  • While Whole Body EMS is a great solution for most, it is not recommended for the following: 

    • Pregnant women - there is no current research how it can affect the fetus

    • People with epilepsy or other medical conditions who may be sensitive to electrical impulses

    • Individuals with pacemakers or other implanted electronic devices

    • Severe kidney disease

    • Severe cardiovascular disease

    • Severe neurological disease

  • Yes, WB-EMS can aid in weight loss by increasing muscle activation and boosting metabolism. Combined with a healthy diet, it’s an effective tool for fat reduction and toning.

  • Yes. In fact, after just four sessions studies show a 9% increase in strength! Whole-Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation with Miha Bodytec is designed to help you gain and maintain muscle. It will not add bulk and muscle size, but it will change your body composition to have less fat and more muscle, resulting in a more lean and toned body. You will also experience notable gains in strength.

  • Not at all. Miha Bodytec EMS is so effective because it’s a proactive technology developed for athletes, targeting the entire body to achieve optimal conditioning, burn fat, develop strength, tighten muscles, jump start your metabolism and restore natural balance. Proper muscle mass is needed for strength, bone density, balance as well as maintaining a good metabolism. Miha helps strengthen your full body and core to work the muscles that many people do not target to achieve muscle balance and prevent injury.

  • EMS is a popular means of training utilized by many studios throughout the world. The low current is approved by the FDA and there are no known cases of muscular injury associated with an EMS electrical stimulation session.

  • EMS pads are strategically placed near the particular muscle being stimulated, with small adjustments of the impulse intensity.  Current rhythms are made to match your fitness level. The muscle contracts and releases rhythmically in response to the stimuli.  These electrodes are built into the custom outfit worn during EMS sessions.

  • Yes, it has been scientifically tested under carefully regulated and controlled research conditions. Thousands of EMS studios have adopted and employed the technology worldwide.

  • Miha Bodytec and Whole-Body electro muscle stimulation is an FDA-cleared medical device. There are however other similar EMS devices on the market that are not medical grade and not as thoroughly tested and researched as Miha Bodytec.

  • Always drink sufficient fluids before, during and after EMS training. At least 500 ml of water half an hour before your session.

  • We highly recommend one session per week, especially if you are not doing any other form of strength training. You will workout your muscles and burn calories in every single session, but consistency will provide you the best results. The maximum number of sessions you can do is two per week (minimum four days apart). Depending on your fitness and weight loss goals, a cardio metabolic training session can be added to your week rounding out your EMS workouts and providing the fastest path to your goals.

  • Miha Bodytec apparel is designed specifically for WB-EMS and is FDA approved, antibacterial, machine washable in warm or hot setting (up to 140°F), suitable for tumble-drying, seamless for comfort with optimal moisture management and  Equipped with Sanitized® Actifresh OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified.

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