The technology

Electro Muscle Stimulation uses a suit fitted with electrodes to deliver low-frequency electrical impulses to your muscles during guided exercise. Physical therapists and rehabilitation clinics have used forms of electrical muscle stimulation since the 1970s.¹ NASA and the European Space Agency have studied electrical stimulation as a countermeasure to muscle loss during spaceflight.² Our equipment is FDA-cleared to stimulate healthy muscles and improve or facilitate muscle performance.³⁴⁵

Strength, core and stability

Peer-reviewed research on whole-body EMS reports real gains in muscle mass and strength. A randomized controlled study using the same once-weekly protocol offered at VOLTARA found significant improvements in trunk and leg-extensor strength.⁶ This is the source behind the strength, core and trunk-stability statements on this site.

Energy expenditure — the “afterburn”

A single session may increase energy expenditure during and after training.⁷ A controlled study measuring metabolic rate for 72 hours after one whole-body EMS session found a significant increase in resting metabolic rate (approximately 25%) and total energy expenditure (approximately 9.5%) — a net effect of roughly 460 kcal, detectable up to 48–72 hours post-session.

Circulation

May support circulation during training.⁸ A randomized study found that whole-body EMS increased peak blood velocity and was associated with greater lactate clearance compared with active recovery alone.

Relaxation and well-being

Training may support relaxation and well-being.⁹ A controlled study found that whole-body EMS training had a statistically significant positive effect on subjective well-being and relaxation.

Muscle group activation

Over 90% of major muscle groups activated simultaneously, per manufacturer data.¹⁰

Sources

1. 1General background on electrical muscle stimulation in physical therapy and rehabilitation since the 1970s.
2. 2Maffiuletti NA, Green DA, Vaz MA, Dirks ML (2019). “Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation as a Potential Countermeasure for Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Weakness During Human Spaceflight.” Frontiers in Physiology. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01031. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6700209/
3. 3FDA 510(k) clearance K201975 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/K201975.pdf
4. 4FDA 510(k) clearance K182519 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf18/K182519.pdf
5. 5FDA 510(k) clearance K221498 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf22/K221498.pdf
6. 6Zink-Rückel C, Kohl M, von Stengel S, Kemmler W (2021). “Once Weekly Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Increases Strength, Stability and Body Composition in Amateur Golfers: A Randomized Controlled Study.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11):5628. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115628. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8199049/
7. 7Teschler M, Wassermann A, Weissenfels A, Fröhlich M, Kohl M, Bebenek M, von Stengel S, Kemmler W (2018). “Short-Time Effect of a Single Session of Intense Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Energy Expenditure. A Contribution to Fat Reduction?” Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0602. https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2017-0602
8. 8Sañudo B, Bartolomé D, Tejero S, Ponce-González JG, Loza JP, Figueroa A (2020). “Impact of Active Recovery and Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Blood-Flow and Blood Lactate Removal in Healthy People.” Frontiers in Physiology, 11:310. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00310. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.00310/full
9. 9“Psychological Effects of Whole-body Electromyostimulation Training: A Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Volunteers.” Sports Medicine — Open. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-021-00325-7
10. 10miha bodytec, « Electromyostimulation » — « activates over 90% of major muscle groups simultaneously ». https://www.miha-bodytec.com/en/electromyostimulation (manufacturer data; no study cited by the manufacturer).

La technologie

L’électrostimulation musculaire utilise une combinaison équipée d’électrodes qui délivrent des impulsions électriques de basse fréquence pendant un exercice encadré. Kinésithérapeutes et centres de rééducation emploient des formes d’électrostimulation depuis les années 1970.¹ La NASA et l’Agence spatiale européenne ont étudié l’électrostimulation comme moyen de lutter contre la fonte musculaire lors des vols spatiaux.² Notre matériel dispose d’une autorisation FDA pour stimuler des muscles sains et améliorer ou faciliter la performance musculaire.³⁴⁵

Force, sangle abdominale et stabilité

Les travaux évalués par les pairs sur l’EMS corps entier rapportent des gains réels de masse musculaire et de force. Une étude randomisée contrôlée utilisant le même protocole hebdomadaire que celui proposé chez VOLTARA a mis en évidence des améliorations significatives de la force du tronc et des extenseurs des jambes.⁶ C’est la source des affirmations de ce site portant sur la force, la sangle abdominale et la stabilité du tronc.

Dépense énergétique — « l’afterburn »

Une séance peut augmenter la dépense énergétique pendant et après l’entraînement.⁷ Une étude contrôlée mesurant le métabolisme pendant 72 heures après une séance d’EMS corps entier a constaté une hausse significative du métabolisme de repos (environ 25 %) et de la dépense énergétique totale (environ 9,5 %) — un effet net d’environ 460 kcal, détectable jusqu’à 48 à 72 heures après la séance.

Circulation

Peut soutenir la circulation pendant l’entraînement.⁸ Une étude randomisée a constaté que l’EMS corps entier augmentait la vitesse maximale du flux sanguin et s’accompagnait d’une meilleure élimination du lactate qu’une récupération active seule.

Détente et bien-être

L’entraînement peut favoriser la détente et le bien-être.⁹ Une étude contrôlée a mis en évidence un effet positif statistiquement significatif de l’EMS corps entier sur le bien-être subjectif et la détente.

Activation des groupes musculaires

Plus de 90 % des principaux groupes musculaires activés simultanément, selon les données du fabricant.¹⁰

Sources

1. 1General background on electrical muscle stimulation in physical therapy and rehabilitation since the 1970s.
2. 2Maffiuletti NA, Green DA, Vaz MA, Dirks ML (2019). “Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation as a Potential Countermeasure for Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Weakness During Human Spaceflight.” Frontiers in Physiology. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01031. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6700209/
3. 3FDA 510(k) clearance K201975 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/K201975.pdf
4. 4FDA 510(k) clearance K182519 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf18/K182519.pdf
5. 5FDA 510(k) clearance K221498 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf22/K221498.pdf
6. 6Zink-Rückel C, Kohl M, von Stengel S, Kemmler W (2021). “Once Weekly Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Increases Strength, Stability and Body Composition in Amateur Golfers: A Randomized Controlled Study.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11):5628. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115628. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8199049/
7. 7Teschler M, Wassermann A, Weissenfels A, Fröhlich M, Kohl M, Bebenek M, von Stengel S, Kemmler W (2018). “Short-Time Effect of a Single Session of Intense Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Energy Expenditure. A Contribution to Fat Reduction?” Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0602. https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2017-0602
8. 8Sañudo B, Bartolomé D, Tejero S, Ponce-González JG, Loza JP, Figueroa A (2020). “Impact of Active Recovery and Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Blood-Flow and Blood Lactate Removal in Healthy People.” Frontiers in Physiology, 11:310. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00310. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.00310/full
9. 9“Psychological Effects of Whole-body Electromyostimulation Training: A Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Volunteers.” Sports Medicine — Open. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-021-00325-7
10. 10miha bodytec, « Electromyostimulation » — « activates over 90% of major muscle groups simultaneously ». https://www.miha-bodytec.com/en/electromyostimulation (manufacturer data; no study cited by the manufacturer).

La tecnología

La electroestimulación muscular utiliza un traje con electrodos que envía impulsos eléctricos de baja frecuencia a los músculos durante un ejercicio guiado. Fisioterapeutas y clínicas de rehabilitación emplean formas de electroestimulación desde los años setenta.¹ La NASA y la Agencia Espacial Europea han estudiado la electroestimulación como medida contra la pérdida muscular en vuelos espaciales.² Nuestro equipo cuenta con autorización de la FDA para estimular músculos sanos y mejorar o facilitar el rendimiento muscular.³⁴⁵

Fuerza, core y estabilidad

La investigación revisada por pares sobre EMS de cuerpo completo reporta ganancias reales de masa muscular y fuerza. Un estudio aleatorizado controlado con el mismo protocolo semanal que se ofrece en VOLTARA encontró mejoras significativas en la fuerza del tronco y de los extensores de las piernas.⁶ Esta es la fuente de las afirmaciones del sitio sobre fuerza, core y estabilidad del tronco.

Gasto energético — el “afterburn”

Una sola sesión puede aumentar el gasto energético durante y después del entrenamiento.⁷ Un estudio controlado que midió el metabolismo durante 72 horas tras una sesión de EMS de cuerpo completo encontró un aumento significativo del metabolismo basal (aproximadamente 25 %) y del gasto energético total (aproximadamente 9,5 %) — un efecto neto de unas 460 kcal, detectable hasta 48–72 horas después.

Circulación

Puede favorecer la circulación durante el entrenamiento.⁸ Un estudio aleatorizado encontró que el EMS de cuerpo completo aumentaba la velocidad máxima del flujo sanguíneo y se asociaba a una mayor eliminación de lactato que la recuperación activa por sí sola.

Relajación y bienestar

El entrenamiento puede favorecer la relajación y el bienestar.⁹ Un estudio controlado encontró un efecto positivo estadísticamente significativo del EMS de cuerpo completo sobre el bienestar subjetivo y la relajación.

Activación de grupos musculares

Más del 90 % de los principales grupos musculares activados simultáneamente, según datos del fabricante.¹⁰

Fuentes

1. 1General background on electrical muscle stimulation in physical therapy and rehabilitation since the 1970s.
2. 2Maffiuletti NA, Green DA, Vaz MA, Dirks ML (2019). “Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation as a Potential Countermeasure for Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Weakness During Human Spaceflight.” Frontiers in Physiology. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2019.01031. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6700209/
3. 3FDA 510(k) clearance K201975 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf20/K201975.pdf
4. 4FDA 510(k) clearance K182519 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf18/K182519.pdf
5. 5FDA 510(k) clearance K221498 — miha bodytec II. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf22/K221498.pdf
6. 6Zink-Rückel C, Kohl M, von Stengel S, Kemmler W (2021). “Once Weekly Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Increases Strength, Stability and Body Composition in Amateur Golfers: A Randomized Controlled Study.” International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(11):5628. DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115628. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8199049/
7. 7Teschler M, Wassermann A, Weissenfels A, Fröhlich M, Kohl M, Bebenek M, von Stengel S, Kemmler W (2018). “Short-Time Effect of a Single Session of Intense Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Energy Expenditure. A Contribution to Fat Reduction?” Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2017-0602. https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/10.1139/apnm-2017-0602
8. 8Sañudo B, Bartolomé D, Tejero S, Ponce-González JG, Loza JP, Figueroa A (2020). “Impact of Active Recovery and Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on Blood-Flow and Blood Lactate Removal in Healthy People.” Frontiers in Physiology, 11:310. DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2020.00310. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.00310/full
9. 9“Psychological Effects of Whole-body Electromyostimulation Training: A Controlled Pilot Study in Healthy Volunteers.” Sports Medicine — Open. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40798-021-00325-7
10. 10miha bodytec, « Electromyostimulation » — « activates over 90% of major muscle groups simultaneously ». https://www.miha-bodytec.com/en/electromyostimulation (manufacturer data; no study cited by the manufacturer).