How often can you train EMS - the right dose makes it!

EMS? How long is an ems training? How often can i and should i train for healthy muscle growth

Those who train EMS will eventually come to the question of how often you are actually allowed to train EMS - we will explain!

One of the most frequently asked questions besides the price and whether or not you are allowed to train EMS is the question of the right dose. When and how often can I train EMS? Especially as a newcomer or absolute beginner, a lot of caution is required. Several factors depend on whether you train once a week or up to twice a week. Especially in the beginning, experts recommend weekly training, because the load in the 20 - 30-minute training sequence can be extremely high.

There is nothing to be said against fine-tuning the controls a little softer. In most emsstudios you don´t want to know anything about this, because it is detrimental to the training effect. In fact, we did some tests that took us to the limit of our body.

But we don´t want to unsettle anyone here. A well-trained trainer will slowly introduce you to the training so that it remains pleasant and effective. One principle that you can follow is: normally you train EMS 1 to 2 times a week at the most with an interval of at least 2 - 3 days.

1 to 2 times a week? Is that still effective enough?

Yes, EMS training is not a normal training and the level of effectiveness is many times higher. Some say up to 20 times, others 15 times. It remains to be seen which numbers are purely mathematically correct. As a rule of thumb, the 20 - 25 minutes of EMS you train will result in a workout of about 2 hours in the gym. Due to the impulse power the muscle fibers are stressed more intensively and without additional weights. Deeper muscles are also affected, and consequently the concentration of creatine kinase in the blood increases. Sore muscles and being fully "powered out" are the result.

Conclusion: combine EMS training and stay healthy!

More interesting is the question whether you do or want to do other sports besides EMS. Without doubt it makes sense to combine EMS with other sports in alternation: Jogging, cycling, badminton or simply an endurance training in a fitness center would be good ways to maintain your condition. Nearly 60% of people do another sport in addition to EMS training to balance or supplement their physical activity. Our recommendation would be 1x EMS training per week, 1x swimming and 1x jogging or cycling. To use EMS 1x a week as a sensible supplement is also important for regeneration. In this time of rest your muscle grows, it can take 48-72 hours. Who needs muscles and condition, should pay attention to break times. Oh yes, and a tip in passing: sufficient sleep is also crucial for healthy muscle growth.

EMSINFO:

Here is a little info about our muscles: The muscle fibers are the smallest units of the muscle. The composition of the muscle fiber is quite simple: 75% water, 20% protein as well as fat and glycogen. 70% of the protein content of a muscle fiber consists of so-called structural proteins.