Is EMS Training Safe? Can Anyone Do EMS Training?
EMS training imitates the natural principle of muscle contraction, which is a result of the interaction between the brain, the central nervous system and muscle tissue. BODYTEC uses a low-frequency stimulus to activate intense muscle contractions, and your personal trainer will ensure that your individual training levels are an optimum fit for you. Compared to other strength training, EMS training is known to be particularly gentle on joints.
EMS training with BODYTEC has been scientifically proven to be effective for people of different age groups and fitness levels, meaning a performance athlete with many years of training experience can train alongside a person who has been physically inactive for many years. Whilst EMS training is generally safe, certain medical conditions are known to be contraindications and must be considered before commencing training
Medical conditions that prohibit EMS training:
- Pacemaker and/or other electrical implants (e.g. insulin pumps)
- Pregnancy
- Acute illness (e.g. fever, bacterial infection, kidney diseases; inflammation and inflammatory processes e.g. arthritis, tumours)
Medical conditions requiring assessment and doctor’s consent before commencing EMS training:
- Circulatory disorders, acute stroke, stent, thrombosis and cardiovascular diseases (e.g. arteriosclerosis)
- Bleeding, bleeding tendency, haemophilia, blood thinning medication (e.g. Warfarin, Heparin)
- Untreated hypertension
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hernia (e.g. abdominal, inguinal hernia)
- Diseases of the spine (e.g. spondylosis, herniated discs, undiagnosed back pain)
- Neurological disorders (e.g. epilepsy)
- Acute neuralgia
- Acute operation (< 8 weeks)
- Cardiac arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Implants older than 6 months
- Open skin wounds or lesions
NOTE: The above list is not exhaustive. If you have any medical condition which could be affected by EMS training, it is your responsibility to inform your trainer and doctor so that an appropriate assessment can be made before commencing with EMS training.