Research

Based on research done by Martin Gerry Gerhardt Background The health and performance benefits of regular strength training are commonly known and well researched, but continuous training over a longer period of time still poses a challenge for most individuals in the 21st century. Most common reasons for infrequent or abstinence from strength training are…

Study 1: Based on EMS research done by W.-U. Boeckh-Behrens, N. Grützmacher and J. Sebelefsky (University of Bayreuth, 2002). The progression of social and professional lifestyles in the 21st century has contributed to a rising number of people living with chronic back pain. In the search for an effective intervention and prevention method, electro muscle…

Based on research done by Justin Pienaar, Alex Johl and Martin Gerry Gerhardt. Most contemporary modern lifestyles pose a relatively unique challenge to the human musculoskeletal and locomotor systems. One-dimensional and single-sided activity patterns, such as driving, office work, meetings, and even most activities at home contribute to many hours in the day in a…

Based on research by Justin Pienaar, Alex Johl and Martin Gerry Gerhardt (2017) Movement and activity patterns of modern lifestyles are often one-dimensional and functional fitness has established itself as a stable and global trend. The functional fitness training concept is based on movements and physical capacity requirements of everyday life, work or sporting activities.…

Based on research conducted by BOECKH-BEHRENS W.-U./SCHÄFFER, G., unpublished thesis, University of Bayreuth, 2002. Objective The study aimed to assess the effects of EMS training on urinary incontinence. Methodology 17 people with an average age of 47 were tested (15 female, 2 male) as they suffered from a mild or medium level of urinary incontinence.…

Based on EMS research done by Martin Gerry Gerhardt (April 2014) Objective and Methodology The aim of this study was to examine the effects of electro-muscle-stimulation (EMS) training on physical performance in three different areas: In order to measure the research participant’s performance in each of these areas, a test battery with a total of…

Based on research done by J. Mester, S. Nowak, J. Schmithuesen, H. Kleinoeder and U. Speicher (2008/2009) The introduction of technology-enhanced training methods, such as electro muscle stimulation (EMS) as a new and more time efficient option for general and whole body strength training, has generated a great deal of research to validate the effects…

Based on EMS research done by Wolfgang Kemmler and Simon von Stengel (2010 – 2012) It is generally known and extensively researched that the most effective way to fight the natural and age-related decline of muscle mass and function is a physically active lifestyle, and most importantly, participation in regular exercise. However, due to physical…

Based on Will EMS training become important for secondary prevention? by FRITZSCHE, D. / FRUEND, A. / SCHENK, S. / MELLWIG, K.-P. / KLEINÖDER, H. / GUMMERT, J. / HORSTKOTTE, D., Cardiology Clinic Bad Oeynhausen, Herz 2010; 35 (1): 34–40 Objective The idea that moderate endurance training improves chronic cardiac insufficiency (CHI) as secondary prevention has…

Based on research conducted by VATTER, J, Universität Bayreuth, 2003; Publication AVM-Verlag München 2010. Objective The objective of this EMS research field study was to assess if a positive impact on body strength, anthropometry, body wellness, mood, overall health conditions and back pain can be reached through electrical muscle stimulus training. Methodology 134 people (102…

Based on EMS research done by Andre Filipovic and Dr Heinz Kleinoeder (2013) The origins of electro muscle stimulation (EMS) training trace back to the field of medical science and applied rehabilitation. In recent years an increasing number of research publications highlighted the benefits of this type of training for professional and recreational athletes. A…

Efficacy and Safety of Low-Frequency Whole-Body Electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) to Improve Health-Related Outcomes in non-athletic Adults Regular exercise benefits musculoskeletal, cardio-metabolic and cognitive health. However, many adults do not meet the minimum amount of recommended exercise per week. Whole-Body EMS (WB-EMS) training may be a promising alternative for adults who lack motivation, time or are unable…