According to studies from the University of Bayreuth (Boeckh-Behrens/Vatter 2003, Boeckh-Behrens/Walz/Niewöhner 2003, Boeckh-Behrens/Sebelefsky/Grützmacher 2002, Boeckh-Behrens/Stötzel/Benner 2003, Boeckh-Behrens/Treu 2002)
- 87% of participants saw visible improvement in their physique.
- 89% felt stronger and more toned.
- Body fat decreased by up to 4% within 6 weeks of EMS training.
- Women reduced waist and hip circumference by 1.5 cm on average.
- Men lost up to 2.3 cm in abdominal girth and gained 1-2 cm in arms, chest, and legs.
- Overweight individuals lost 3.5 kg, 9% body fat, 6.5 cm from the waist, and 2 cm from arms in 13 weeks.
- Seniors (65+) lost 6.8% of abdominal fat and 6 cm in waist size with low-intensity training.