Potential Risks, Recommendations and Contraindication for WB-EMS Application

Due to the absence of high intensity, voluntary exercise, WB-EMS in general displays a lower orthopedic risk compared to similarly effective high intensity resistance (HIT-RT) exercise (Kemmler, Kohl et al. 2016; Kemmler, Teschler et al. 2016). However, the unique ability of WB-EMS technique to stimulate large areas of the body (up to 2800 cm2) involving all or at least most major muscle groups with — in excess — supramaximal stimulation intensity may immediately indicate potential cardiometabolic risks of this innovative training technology.