Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) is not just a standalone workout tool—it’s also a powerful complement to traditional exercise routines. Research shows how combining EMS with voluntary exercise can enhance muscle activation, boost metabolic efficiency, and optimize workout results. At BODY20, this innovative approach is designed to help you achieve your fitness goals more effectively and efficiently.
"When combined with traditional exercises, EMS can elevate muscle recruitment, improve oxygen consumption, and increase lactate metabolism, making workouts more efficient and impactful."
How EMS Amplifies Traditional Workouts
EMS training activates motor units differently than traditional voluntary exercise. While regular workouts follow a low-to-high threshold motor unit recruitment pattern, EMS can stimulate both low and high-threshold motor units simultaneously or in random order. This unique activation pattern allows EMS to:
• Engage hard-to-reach muscle fibers.
• Support both aerobic and anaerobic energy systems.
• Provide additional muscle activation during submaximal workouts.
When combined with traditional exercises, EMS can elevate muscle recruitment, improve oxygen consumption, and increase lactate metabolism, making workouts more efficient and impactful.
The Science Behind EMS and Voluntary Exercise
Studies found that superimposing EMS onto voluntary exercises led to:
• Increased Oxygen Consumption: EMS enhances oxygen uptake by recruiting additional motor units, boosting endurance and aerobic performance.
• Higher Blood Lactate Levels: This indicates greater engagement of glycolytic pathways, improving the body's ability to handle high-intensity activities.
• Enhanced Metabolic Efficiency: Combining EMS with traditional exercise maximizes energy expenditure and improves glucose metabolism.
However, the benefits are most pronounced during moderate-intensity exercises. At very high intensities (above the anaerobic threshold), the overlap in motor unit recruitment between EMS and voluntary exercise can reduce the additional benefits of EMS.
Who Benefits from Combining EMS with Traditional Exercise?
This hybrid approach is ideal for:
• Athletes: Enhance performance by improving muscle activation and endurance.
• Busy Professionals: Maximize workout efficiency by combining EMS with shorter traditional exercise sessions.
• Rehabilitation Patients: Safely boost muscle strength and metabolic activity during recovery.
Why BODY20 is Your Partner in Hybrid Workouts
At BODY20, our certified coaches design EMS sessions to complement your existing exercise routine, targeting your specific goals and fitness level. Here’s how we make the most of this combination:
• Tailored Programs: EMS intensities and exercise pairings are customized to optimize results.
• Time Efficiency: Achieve the benefits of extended workouts in just 20 minutes.
• Advanced Recovery: EMS also accelerates post-workout recovery, reducing soreness and fatigue.
Maximize Your Results with BODY20
Combining EMS with traditional exercise is a science-backed strategy to take your fitness to the next level. Whether you’re looking to build strength, improve endurance, or simply save time, BODY20’s EMS training provides a versatile and effective solution.
Ready to enhance your workout routine? Contact BODY20 today to schedule your session and experience the power of hybrid training.
