While working out at home is a good alternative, not everyone feels experienced enough to take on the task of achieving a toned physique in the comfort of their bedroom. Some find it unmotivating to exercise alone, but still struggle with the prospect of lifting weights in front of others. Also, many people want to avoid traditional gyms amid the ongoing outbreak of the Omicron variant.
However, a new form of exercise can put an end to those endless worries, which means no more excuses not to exercise. EMS (training with electrical muscle stimulation) could be the best kept secret to achieve results without hours of dedication.
EMS, a form of strength training that originated in Europe, has been gaining popularity abroad. Touted as a highly effective sweat-free workout, the exercise has amassed a legion of high-profile followers, including Usain Bolt, Heidi Klum, Madonna, Roger Federer and Cristiano Ronaldo, and has been used to improve the performance of professionals. . athletes since 2008.
Simply put, the form of strength training uses low-frequency electrical impulses to activate up to 90 percent of the body’s muscles, making for an intense and challenging workout that relies solely on body weight and exercises. functional. Due to advanced technology, EMS takes only 20 minutes to deliver a high-intensity workout, which is the equivalent of approximately 90 minutes in a traditional gym.
Experienced personal trainers create a personalized session tailored to individual needs, with only one or two recommended workouts per week to improve physical and mental well-being. The health benefits are said to include increased strength, weight loss, toning, improved posture, relief from back pain, and improved performance in other sports.
It’s also a naturally socially distanced workout, with only two people allowed to train at a time: you’re in and out in half an hour, not even breaking a sweat.
