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WEIGHT LOSS
Electro muscle stimulation for weight loss
01. The challenge
A healthy weight is so much more than a number on the scales, being a ‘size’ or calorie counting. Research has shown that around 95% of diets fail and most people will regain the weight lost within a 5-year period. Most of us will resonate with one or multiple of these struggles when on a weight loss journey:
- Lack of motivation: It can be difficult to stay motivated when you’re trying to lose weight. This is especially true if you don’t see results immediately.
- Time constraints: Many people don’t have enough time to exercise for an hour or more each day. This can make it difficult to lose weight, as you need to do cardio and strength training exercises to burn calories and build muscle.
- Diet: Trying to follow restrictive diets that cut out food groups or don’t allow for options you enjoy means sustaining a diet is often too difficult and why many fall off the wagon after a few days or weeks.
- Genetics: Some people are more prone to weight gain than others. This is due to a number of factors, including genetics, hormones, and metabolism.
- Medical conditions: Some medical conditions can make it difficult to lose weight. This is because these conditions can affect metabolism, appetite, and energy levels.
- Stress: Stress can lead to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain. This is because stress can lead to increased cortisol levels, which can increase appetite and cravings for unhealthy foods. Stressful times can also mean motivation to workout is lost.
If you’re struggling to lose weight, it’s important to remember that you’re not alone. Many people face these same struggles. The key is to find a plan that works for you and to stick with it.
02. The solution
Physique aside, maintaining a healthy weight is important for your health long term as those holding onto extra kilos are at risk of developing many health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer and depression, shortening your life span and affecting not only your physical but mental health. This added weight can put pressure on your joints, muscles and bones causing health problems like arthritis, bursitis, frozen shoulder or back pain from poor posture.
Here are just a few of the benefits of exercise when trying to lose weight:
- Increased calorie burn: Exercise can help you burn more calories than you consume, which can lead to weight loss. The number of calories you burn during exercise depends on the intensity and duration of your workout.
- Increased muscle mass: Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, so by increasing muscle mass, you can help to boost your metabolism and lose weight.
- Improved mood: Exercise can help to improve mood by releasing endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects.
- Reduced stress: Exercise can help to reduce stress by releasing endorphins and by providing a distraction from stressors.
- Improved sleep: Exercise can help to improve sleep by reducing stress and by making it easier to fall asleep.
- Reduced risk of chronic diseases: Exercise can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
Whether you’re looking to join us at Fit X EMS or any other form of movement here are 4 tips to help keep you on track:
- Start slowly: If you are not used to exercising, start slowly and gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts.
- Make exercise a priority: Schedule time for exercise in your day and stick to it. Even if you can only fit in a 30-minute workout, it’s better than nothing.
- Find someone to motivate you: Having a personal trainer can help you stay motivated and accountable. Find someone who understands your fitness goals and can support your journey.
- Don’t give up: There will be days when you don’t feel like working out. But it’s important to push through those days and keep going. The more you work out, the easier it will become.
A study published in the journal “Frontiers in Physiology” in 2020 found that EMS training can help to reduce body fat and improve muscle mass. The study participants were divided into two groups: one group that received EMS training and one group that received traditional resistance training. After 12 weeks, the EMS training group had significantly reduced body fat and increased muscle mass compared to the traditional resistance training group.
03. The result
Our weight loss program combines EMS (electro muscle stimulation) and qualified nutritional support designed to “reset” the way your body functions, back to a healthy state.
Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training is a type of exercise that uses electrical impulses to stimulate the muscles. This can help to increase muscle strength and tone, as well as improve overall fitness. EMS training has been shown to be effective for weight loss, and it may offer several benefits over traditional exercise.
Here are some of the benefits of EMS training for weight loss:
- Increased calorie burn: EMS training can help you burn more calories than you consume, which can lead to weight loss. The number of calories you burn during EMS training depends on the intensity and duration of your workout.
- Increased muscle mass: Muscle tissue burns more calories than fat tissue, so by increasing muscle mass, you can help to boost your metabolism and lose weight.
- Reduced workout time: EMS training can help you get a full-body workout in a shorter amount of time than traditional exercise. This is because EMS training targets all of your major muscle groups at once.
- Reduced risk of injury: EMS training can help to reduce the risk of injury by reducing the amount of stress on your joints. This is because EMS training helps to strengthen your muscles, which can help to stabilize your joints.
- Increased motivation: EMS training can help to increase motivation by making exercise more enjoyable. This is because EMS training can be more challenging and stimulating than traditional exercise.
However, it is important to note that EMS training is not a miracle cure. It is still important to eat a healthy diet and get enough sleep in order to see the best results. Our programs will give you all the support you need to reach your health and fitness goals with our expert personal trainer’s motivation and guidance to ensure your achieving the results you deserve!