In short: EMS training is 20 minutes of simple exercises in a suit with electrodes. Gentle impulses make your muscles contract harder than movement alone. A trainer sets the intensity for each muscle group and stays with you the whole time. It is not for everyone — there are contraindications — and the intensity should be increased gradually.
How EMS works
EMS stands for electrical muscle stimulation. Fitness studios use whole-body EMS (WB-EMS): a vest and straps place electrodes over your legs, glutes, back, abs, chest and arms. The device sends low-frequency impulses that make the muscles contract — the same thing that happens when your brain signals a muscle through a nerve. Combined with squats, lunges or TRX rows, the muscles work harder than they would from the exercise alone.
What a session looks like
- Questionnaire — the trainer checks your health and contraindications.
- The suit — electrodes are slightly moistened; no sportswear needed.
- Set-up — intensity is set for each zone; the first session is deliberately gentle.
- 20 minutes of work — simple exercises with constant feedback from the trainer.
- Recovery — at our studio, 10 minutes of lymphatic drainage massage, then a shower.
How often to train
At MyFit EMS Studio clients usually train 3 times a week, with a recovery day between sessions. Intensity is lower in the first sessions and increased gradually, as the international guideline for safe WB-EMS (Kemmler et al., 2023) requires. Drink water and have a light meal 1.5–2 hours before.
Who should not do EMS
Pregnancy; a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device; epilepsy; acute infection or fever; cancer; thrombosis or serious heart and vascular disease; recent surgery. A good studio goes through a full checklist before the first session. If you have a chronic condition, talk to your doctor first.
Safety note. Excessive intensity in early sessions can cause severe muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis), which is documented in the medical literature. That is why sessions should always be supervised and intensity increased gradually.
At MyFit EMS Studio
Every session includes the suit, 20 minutes one-to-one with a trainer (85% of your muscles work: back, arms, legs, glutes, abs and chest), a free 10-minute lymphatic drainage massage, shower and towels — you don’t need to bring anything. The studio is in Germasogeia: River Plaza Complex, Block 3, Georgiou A’ 81 (Ray Kitchen & Bar), open Mon–Fri 7:30–19:00 and Sat 8:00–16:00. Book via Instagram DM @myfit_ems.
Sources
- Kemmler W. et al. Position statement and updated international guideline for safe and effective whole-body electromyostimulation training (2023).
- Effectiveness of whole-body electromyostimulation on knee pain and physical function in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.
- Electromyostimulation-induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report and literature review.
- WHO: Physical activity fact sheet.
This article is for information only and does not replace medical advice.
FAQ
How often should I do EMS training?
At MyFit EMS Studio clients usually train 3 times a week, with a recovery day between sessions.
Is there a free trial?
No. The first session is a full personal session: questionnaire, suit set-up, workout and massage. Message us on Instagram for details.