Whole-Body EMS Training

Also Known As:EMS Fitness; Electrical Muscle Stimulation (WB-EMS); Electro Muscle Stimulation

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Evidence Status:Moderate Evidence

Evidence by Claim:STRONG / MODERATE EVIDENCE • Increased muscle strength • Improved body composition (muscle mass up, body fat down) - comparable to high-intensity training and time-efficient EMERGING EVIDENCE • Benefits for some musculoskeletal conditions and in middle-aged/older adults LIMITED EVIDENCE / OPERATOR CLAIMS • Large 'x times faster' fat-loss and strength figures used in marketing - need context SAFETY NOTE • Risk of rhabdomyolysis if sessions are too intense, especially for novices - requires gradual loading, hydration, contraindication screening and close supervision

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