Quick Overview
A groundbreaking study reveals that Whole Body EMS using the Full Body EMS system delivers stunning results for obese young women.
In just 12 weeks of two 20-minute sessions weekly, participants slashed body fat percentage, boosted skeletal muscle mass, lowered BMI and waist circumference, and dramatically improved VO2 max, jumping power, sprint performance, systolic blood pressure, cholesterol levels and the inflammation marker CRP.
The Full Body EMS system proved far superior to exercise alone, offering a revolutionary low-effort solution to combat obesity and enhance cardiometabolic health.
At the bottom of this post, you’ll find a link to the original research article .
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Electric workout with Full Body EMS system slashes fat, boosts fitness and cuts inflammation in obese young women – in just 12 weeks of two 20-minute sessions
The Groundbreaking Study
It sounds like something from a sci-fi film: slip on a Full Body EMS system, press a button and let gentle electric pulses zap your muscles while you do simple exercises. But according to a brand-new study, this futuristic-sounding treatment – called Whole Body EMS – could be a game-changer for young women struggling with obesity.
Study Setup and Participants
Researchers recruited 28 obese young women (average age just 18.7, BMI over 31) and split them into two groups.
One group did a 12-week Whole Body EMS programme – two 20-minute sessions a week – while wearing the Full Body EMS system that stimulated eight major muscle groups (arms, chest, abs, back, bottom and thighs).
The other group did exactly the same exercises (squats, planks, lunges, crunches) but without any electrical stimulation from the Full Body EMS system.
Amazing Results in Body Composition
The results? Nothing short of remarkable for the Whole Body EMS group – and virtually zero change for the control group.
After just 12 weeks, the Whole Body EMS women saw body fat percentage drop from 35.4% to 33.5%, skeletal muscle mass rise from 31.1 kg to 32.4 kg, BMI fall from 31.3 to 30.3 (the equivalent of dropping roughly two dress sizes in obesity classification) and waist circumference shrink by a very noticeable 3 cm (from 103 cm to 100 cm).
Fitness and Performance Gains
The Full Body EMS system also delivered huge improvements in physical performance.
VO₂ max (a key measure of fitness) improved by 4.5%, jumping power (squat jump, countermovement jump and five-jump test) soared – with massive gains compared to the control group – and 30-metre sprint time got faster.
Heart Health and Inflammation Benefits
Cardiometabolic wins were just as impressive.
Systolic blood pressure dropped significantly, “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides fell, while “good” HDL rose.
Most excitingly, the inflammation marker CRP plummeted from 2.07 mg/L to 1.45 mg/L – a major win for long-term heart health.
Why Whole Body EMS Is So Exciting
Obesity is a massive global problem, especially among young women.
Many find traditional gym workouts daunting because of joint pain, low fitness levels or simply a lack of time.
Whole Body EMS with the Full Body EMS system gets around all of that. You only need 40 minutes a week, the sessions are private, and the intensity is carefully controlled (participants rated it “hard to very hard” on the Borg scale, but it was manageable).
How the Full Body EMS System Works
The electric pulses in the Full Body EMS system make muscles contract far more powerfully than you could achieve voluntarily – essentially super-charging the workout.
One session can even keep your metabolism revved up for hours afterwards, burning extra fat.
Previous studies have shown Whole Body EMS helps older people and athletes, but this is one of the first to focus specifically on young obese women – and the results are stunning.
Not a Replacement for Everything
The researchers are quick to say Whole Body EMS isn’t a magic bullet or replacement for a healthy diet.
Participants were told to keep eating as normal, and the control group did the same body-weight exercises without the Full Body EMS system – proving the electrical stimulation was the real hero here.
They also note the study was small (just 15 women in the active group) and more research is needed, especially on long-term effects.
The Bottom Line
If you’re a young woman carrying extra weight and feeling stuck, a Full Body EMS system with Whole Body EMS could be the low-effort, high-reward solution science is finally proving works.
Two 20-minute zapping sessions a week. Dramatic fat loss. Stronger muscles.
Better heart health. Less inflammation.
It might just be the easiest way yet to reclaim your body – and your health.
Would you try the Full Body EMS system? Let us know in the comments below!
Link to Study:
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This is an open access scientific paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Medicina. It’s safe to fact-check, download the PDF, or share with someone who loves research!
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