The Power of EMS to boost your Outdoor Adventures
Whether you're running a marathon, cycling on the sidewalk, or hiking up rugged terrain, outdoor activities can be tough on your body. They give you a sense of accomplishment, but they can also leave your muscles sore and joints aching.
Let’s break down how EMS training can help you bounce back and get ready for your outdoor adventures, focusing on two specific benefits: reducing joint strain and boosting muscle definition.
1. It’s Easy on Your Joints—Good News for Injury Prevention
Running, hiking, and cycling are all amazing cardio workouts, but they can put a lot of repetitive strain on your joints. Your knees, hips, and ankles take a beating, whether you’re pounding the pavement or navigating uneven trails. Over time, this can lead to overuse injuries or just plain discomfort.
With EMS, your muscles are activated by electrical impulses that allow you to engage your muscles without putting additional stress on your joints. EMS gives us all the benefits of a strength workout, which directly improves your outdoor performance, without loading the joints - this makes it a perfect means to supplement your existing exercise schedule. This also makes EMS a perfect recovery tool, especially after a long run or hike, when your joints could use a break.
If you find that your body needs a break, but you don't want to lose momentum, our Recovery setting can keep your muscles actively repairing themselves, without having to lose any hard-earned progress, or placing your body under additional stress. It’s an ideal option for people who want to stay active without risking injury, or for those recovering from previous joint issues.
2. It Enhances Muscle Definition—Even After Low-Impact Activities
Running mostly targets your lower body, while cycling can leave your upper body and core relatively unchallenged. EMS works by sending electrical impulses deep into your muscle fibres, engaging muscles that might not get as much attention during your outdoor workouts. Even better, EMS reaches those smaller, often underutilised muscle groups, helping you build a more balanced, defined physique. Over time, this leads to enhanced muscle definition that complements the fitness gains you get from your outdoor activities.
So, while you’re giving your body the break it needs to recover from a long hike or a tough ride, you’re also sculpting and toning muscles in a way that’s nearly impossible to do with traditional training methods alone.
The Perfect Balance of Recovery and Performance
EMS training offers a fantastic solution for anyone looking to recover or train smarter after outdoor activities. By taking the strain off your joints while still targeting your muscles—especially those hard-to-reach areas—it allows you to improve muscle definition and avoid injury.
For runners, hikers, and cyclists, it’s the perfect complement to your outdoor adventures, helping you stay active, recover faster, and feel stronger. The next time you hit the trails or the pavement, you’ll be ready to go farther and feel better doing it.
Ready to explore the Great Outdoors? Book a demo session at a Body20 near you!
