Strength, Balance & Confidence with EMS Training

CEO, Tummo Studios

2 min read

April 9, 2023

Electrical muscle stimulation used to be something you’d see only in rehabilitation clinics. Today, thanks to specialist studios like Tummo in Buffalo, EMS training is accessible to anyone wanting to build strength without punishing their joints. Instead of lifting heavy weights, electrodes in a fitted suit deliver impulses that make your muscles contract. The result is a full‑body workout that’s intense on the muscles but gentle on the joints and connective tissue. That’s why tummo_studios often showcases clients in their 50s and 60s lifting safely and confidently.

A key advantage of EMS is that it stimulates nearly every muscle group at once. Traditional weight training typically focuses on one or two muscle groups per exercise, but EMS sessions activate large sections of your body simultaneously. According to Tummo, this allows clients to achieve the same muscle‑building effect in about 20 minutes that might otherwise take an hour or more in the gym

The suit’s pulses also encourage stabilising muscles to fire, so you gain balance and core strength along with increased power.

Because EMS is low‑impact, it’s ideal for those worried about joint pain or recovering from injury. Tummo emphasises “strength, balance and confidence,” encouraging older clients to stay active well into their retirement years. Workouts are supervised, and trainers adjust the intensity of the electrical impulses to match each person’s comfort level. That personalisation helps ensure safety while still providing a challenging workout that boosts cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

For anyone curious about EMS, Tummo suggests starting with a trial session. You’ll put on a special suit that looks futuristic but feels like a comfortable wetsuit. As you perform simple movements—squats, lunges, overhead presses—the impulses encourage your muscles to contract more forcefully. After 20 minutes you may feel like you’ve worked out for much longer. Over time, clients report feeling stronger, more confident and able to maintain an active lifestyle with children and grandchildren. If you’re looking for a time‑efficient way to build strength while protecting your joints, EMS training might be worth a try.