Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training for Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and General Health Outcomes: A Brief Review of the Benefits and Side Effects

De Camargo JBB, Volpi Braz T, Kemmler W, Lopes Evangelista A, Sales Bocalini D (2024)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

Strength and Conditioning Journal Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Book Volume: 46

Pages Range: 659-666

Journal Issue: 6

DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000850

Abstract

Whole-body electromyostimulation training (WB-EMS) has gained increasing popularity as a training method in recent years. This brief review aims to summarize the potential benefits and risks of WB-EMS in many different populations and purposes. The findings of this review suggest that WB-EMS is particularly effective for improving muscle mass and strength outcomes in untrained people. However, more high-quality studies are needed to determine its long-term effects and to optimize its use in different populations and training contexts. For general health-related parameters, WB-EMS may be a feasible and time-efficient exercise strategy combined with proper energy or protein intake throughout longer periods.

Authors with CRIS profile

Wolfgang Kemmler Lehrstuhl für Medizinische Physik und Mikrogewebetechnik (IMP)

Involved external institutions

Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar) / Federal University of São Carlos BR Brazil (BR) Federal University of Espírito Santo / Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (UFES) BR Brazil (BR)

How to cite

APA:

De Camargo, J.B.B., Volpi Braz, T., Kemmler, W., Lopes Evangelista, A., & Sales Bocalini, D. (2024). Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training for Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and General Health Outcomes: A Brief Review of the Benefits and Side Effects. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 46(6), 659-666. https://doi.org/10.1519/SSC.0000000000000850

MLA:

De Camargo, Jlio Benvenutti Bueno, et al. "Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training for Body Composition, Muscle Strength, and General Health Outcomes: A Brief Review of the Benefits and Side Effects." Strength and Conditioning Journal 46.6 (2024): 659-666.

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