It is an acknowledged that appropriate physical activity and exercise are necessary for a healthy life. There are constant innovations geared towards fitness. Electrical Muscle stimulation (EMS) is a technology that prompts muscle contraction by transmitting electrical impulses that stimulate musles. EMS technology is appropriate for enhancing fitness, and supporting recovery. The technology is increasingly becoming popular. There are a multitude of techniques used to transmit electrical impulses to muscles by wearing a Full body EMS suits. Today, we dive in on the pro and cons of whole-body EMS suits and individual body area EMS devices.

Body Muscles Engaged

The full body EMS suit stimulates all main body muscle groups covering the most critical areas. Individual body area EMS device is limited to one particular body area. Electrodes on the whole bodysuit are placed directly on every main muscle group. This enables impulses to get to the targeted areas. The full body suit stimulates various muscle groups in a synchronized way by providing additional impulses. It engages almost 350 muscles allowing them to contract more than one thousand times. The individual body area EMS device may target the lower back alone. The whole body suit concentrates on the various areas, including the whole back, the abs, and the shoulders.

Cost

While the full body suit is typically more expensive than an individual area device since it covers more muscles.  Using an individual area device necessitates buying a bunch of devices hence ultimately costlier than a full bodysuit. Most full-body suits retail at more than $750. The more the number of electrodes, the higher the price of the suit. On the other hand, most individual EMS devices range between $100 and $300 on various online shops.  Since one device is customized for a single body area, whether arms, lower back, or abs, working different muscles require different devices. Indeed, you will need to purchase several devices to work different muscles on the body and, as such, spend more. This aspect serves as an additional cost, making individual body area devices more expensive than full bodysuit.

Training Period

Unlike individual body area EMS devices, the whole body suit enables one to work out within a short time. Most of these full-body suits offer a single-hour workout session within 20 minutes. Since these suits are time-saving, they are more effective than individual area devices. Unlike the individual area devices that require daily training, one only needs two training sessions weekly with the whole bodysuit.

Convenience

A full body EMS suit is more convenient than individual body area devices because it offers more freedom during training, allowing you to train indoors and outdoors. You can easily put on the suit and enjoy a workout, whether at home, at work, or anywhere outdoors. The suit can be worn underneath other clothing since it fits like a glove. This characteristic of a full body suit implies it can be used anywhere, anytime, to get a workout. Individual body area EMS devices, on the other hand, are typically adhesive pieces of cloth that you stick to your body. These devices can only be used at the comfort of your home since they work on a single body area and are visibly evident when used, unlike the full bodysuit.

Calorie Burning Capacity

Since a full body suit involves more muscles, it enhances the calorie-burning capacity and boosts metabolism. Unlike the individual body area device limited to one part, the whole body suit speeds up muscle growth to all main muscle groups throughout the body.

Agonist-Antagonist Muscles

Although current application on individual body areas requires less energy to create involuntary contraction, existing application by the full-body EMS suit causes co-activation of agonist-antagonist muscles. This aspect enhances your aerobic strength since it is more effective in increasing strength and building muscles compared to individual body area EMS device. It also improves the maximum physical performance by about 30%. A full bodysuit is also suitable if you are interested in toning your muscles and reducing cellulite because it promotes the circulation of connective tissues.

Accommodates Individual Needs

Full body EMS suit allows you to choose particular muscle groups to train, suiting it to your needs. While this might be the main advantage of an individual body area device since it focuses on a specific body part, with individual body area devices, you must focus on that part, unlike the freedom offered by a full body EMS suit. Moreover, a full body EMS suit also offers relaxation by loosening muscle during contractions, unlike the individual area devices that merely activate and strengthen muscles.