The influence of WB-EMS training on the performance of ice hockey players of different competitive status
Introduction: For the past few years, Full Body Electrostimulation (WB-EMS) has found its place in strength training planning. Several studies in professional athletes of various types of sport have shown that complementary training with WB-EMS can achieve efficient results in terms of strength gains [2,3,4,5,6,7,8]. In a systematic review on EMS [9], we examined maximum […]
Effects of WB-EMS on hitting strength and speed in softball players
Batting speed is an essential component for successful hitting in softball and baseball sports [2,3]. In one study it was found that batting speed can be increased through sport-specific gesture training and muscle strength can be increased [4]. Furthermore, in other studies it was found that the increase in rotational force of the trunk, upper […]
Effects of different training programs (WB-EMS, HIIT …) on body composition
As we already know, physical training is very important to achieve important benefits in body composition. Concurrent training where resistance training and cardio are combined induces a decrease in body fat and increases muscle mass in sedentary men and women. In addition, resistance resistance training was found in one study to improve sedentary bone mineral […]
The use of WB EMS together with protein supplements improves body composition in older people with sarcopenia
Introduction The hypothesis of this study was to determine whether WB-EMS with protein supplementation significantly improves local sarcopenic obesity by increasing muscle mass volume and decreasing fat volume compared to a control group. Method Subjects in this study were divided into a group with WB-EMS + Protein Supplementation (n = 24) and a control group […]
Is it really effective to do physical exercise with medium-frequency devices?
Is it effective to train with medium-frequency devices? There is a lot of uncertainty regarding electrostimulation’s use parameters and what type of parameters are the most effective. For example, if we focus on frequency, we see how, according to the electrostimulation system that we analyze, it is defended that it is better to use medium-frequency […]
The medium frequency and low frequency EMS have a similar efficiency in strength and discomfort
The gains in muscle strength is directly related to the degree of tension of muscle contraction caused by electrostimulation. This means that as the intensity of the current and the pulse duration of the electrostimulation increase, the gains in force increase, because a large number of motor units are activated. This occurs regardless of the […]
Physiological and methodological considerations for the use of neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Introduction NMES definition Electrostimulation involves the application of a series of intermittent stimuli to skeletal muscles with the main objective of triggering visible muscle contractions due to the activation of intramuscular nerve branches. Electrostimulation is used as a valid tool for the evaluation of the neuromuscular function of healthy people and damaged muscles in both […]
Effects of WB-EMS vs high intensity resistance on body composition and strength
Introduction The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of WB-EMS compared to HIT, to improve body composition and muscle strength in middle-aged men. The main hypothesis was that HIT training was significantly more effective in improving muscle mass and maximum strength compared to WB-EMS. Method 42 healthy men without training, aged 30 […]
Effects of WB-EMS on resting metabolic rate, body composition, and maximum strength in postmenopausal women
Introduction In this pilot study, we determined the effect of WB-EMS on body composition, strength parameters, viability and acceptance in a group of postmenopausal women. The hypothesis was that the WB-EMS exercise favorably affects body composition and strength in postmenopausal women. Method 30 women were randomized into two groups: WB-EMS (n = 15) and control […]
Effect of WB-EMS on energy expenditure during exercise
Introduction Several studies have shown that WB-EMS has favorable effects in terms of body composition. Also, with respect to abdominal body fat central predictor of metabolic and coronary diseases, it was impressive how WB-EMS rapidly and significantly decreases this risk factor. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of WB-EMS with low […]