If you’re currently following a workout routine and wondering, “Can I add EMS to my existing exercises?” — the answer is a resounding yes.
EMS (Electric Muscle Stimulation) is not only safe but highly effective when combined with other forms of exercise. At BODY TIME, we help clients in all fitness categories — from beginners to athletes — integrate EMS seamlessly into their current regimen to accelerate results, improve recovery, and avoid overtraining.
Here’s how EMS training works alongside other exercises, and the best ways to combine them for maximum benefits.
1. EMS Complements Strength Training
If you’re already lifting weights, adding EMS once a week can:
- Activate deep muscle fibers that regular training misses
- Improve muscle coordination
- Enhance overall strength gains
Because EMS stimulates up to 98% of your muscle fibers, it enhances your strength base without needing to increase your lifting volume — helping you train smarter, not harder.
2. Accelerates Recovery Between Workouts
Intense workouts lead to muscle soreness and fatigue. EMS enhances circulation and lymphatic drainage, which:
- Speeds up muscle recovery
- Reduces soreness
- Improves flexibility
Use EMS after weight training, running, or team sports as a recovery booster that keeps you performing at your best without burnout.
Explore more in our Injury Recovery & Rehabilitation section.
3. Perfect for Cross-Training Programs
Whether you’re into CrossFit, functional fitness, or bootcamps, EMS training can be used as a complementary sessionto:
- Improve muscular endurance
- Reinforce weak areas
- Prevent injury by balancing muscles
A BODY TIME personal trainer will help you schedule EMS around your weekly workouts, ensuring you recover fully and avoid overtraining.
4. Adapts to Any Fitness Level or Goal
Your EMS routine is personalized based on your current training program and goals. Whether your focus is:
- Fat loss
- Muscle gain
- Posture improvement
- Sport-specific conditioning
…your EMS session will be tailored accordingly.
Not sure how to structure it? Your BODY TIME trainer will guide you based on your lifestyle, recovery capacity, and goals.
5. EMS Is Low-Impact and Joint-Friendly
One of the biggest advantages of EMS is its zero strain on joints, making it the ideal option for:
- Low-impact recovery days
- Rehab training
- Post-injury transitions back to high-impact sports
Because EMS activates the muscles directly — without weights or running — it reduces wear and tear on knees, hips, and spine, while keeping you in peak condition.
6. Train Anywhere Without Interrupting Your Routine
With iBody, our Smart EMS Home Training System, you can easily add EMS to your weekly schedule without visiting a studio.
iBody allows you to:
- Train before or after your regular gym sessions
- Maintain your routine while traveling
- Do quick recovery workouts at home
It’s Made in Germany and uses intelligent cell activation (iCA) for optimal results.
7. Guided by Experts Who Understand Your Entire Training Load
Unlike most gyms, at BODY TIME, we specialize exclusively in EMS. That means:
- Your EMS trainer fully understands fatigue management
- Sessions are scheduled to enhance your existing fitness
- You never risk overtraining or underperforming
This is why we’re considered the Best EMS Studio, offering unmatched customization and client support.
Founded by NORBERT SIMONIS, a global EMS visionary, BODY TIME combines technology, experience, and personalization to ensure your EMS fits perfectly into any lifestyle or fitness program.
Final Thought: EMS + Traditional Training = Better Results
EMS is not just an alternative — it’s a powerful enhancement to everything else you’re doing. Whether you’re:
- Strength training
- Running
- Swimming
- Playing sports
- Doing yoga or Pilates
…EMS will help you get more out of every workout, recover faster, and reach your goals sooner.
Ready to combine EMS with your current training routine?
Fill out the form on our website — and we’ll contact you within minutes to help you design a custom plan that integrates EMS with your existing exercises, safely and effectively.
