What should I bring to a first EMS session?

Just clean indoor trainers. Training kit, towel, water, shower gel and a hair tie are provided, and parking is included.

How much time should I set aside?

Sixty minutes for the first session, which includes the initial consultation and being fitted into the suit for the first time. Regular sessions after that need 40 minutes — changing and the protein shake at the end included.

Is the first session hard?

Less than most people expect. We run the first session at lower intensity and keep it shorter, since its purpose is familiarisation with the impulse.

Can I come if I've never trained before?

Yes. The session adapts to your starting point and intensity is set individually. For complete beginners, supervised training is often an easier entry than a gym on your own.

Should I see a doctor before my first session?

For healthy adults with no known conditions, not necessarily. With chronic conditions, regular medication, recent surgery or ongoing injury recovery, consult a doctor first.

Can I come with a friend or partner?

Yes, we run sessions individually or in pairs. If you choose a package, the per-session price for two is roughly 20% lower.

Your First EMS Session — Step by Step

Before you arrive

—Set aside 1 hour for your visit. At the agreed time you meet your trainer in front of the entrance to Gym 24.
—Bring clean indoor trainers you haven't worn outside.
—Eat normally, but not right before; a light meal one to two hours ahead is ideal.
—Drink water through the day — hydration matters more with EMS than with ordinary training.
—Have details of any health conditions, injuries and medication ready.

The consultation

Your trainer asks about your goals, any pain, past injuries and health conditions relevant to training safely.

Whole-body EMS has clear contraindications — pregnancy, pacemakers, epilepsy and metal implants in the stimulated area among them — so this step is part of the required procedure, not something to skip.

The detailed contraindication list before your visit

Safety and contraindications

Familiarisation and the session

Next comes a short phase where intensity rises gradually so you learn the sensation. We deliberately run the first session at lower intensity — somewhat strong, not maximal — since its purpose is mainly familiarisation with the impulse.

What it feels like

The most common description is "tingling that turns into squeezing". The muscle contracts on its own, which feels strange at first but not painful. When the impulse stops, the sensation vanishes immediately.

If the sensation is sharp, burning or painful, that isn't normal and the intensity should come down. This is exactly why your session is always led by a trainer, who adjusts intensity as you respond.

Wrapping up

After training comes recovery with a short electro-massage, and your trainer makes you a protein shake on the house. If you decide to carry on training with us, the two of you pick the package that fits your current goals, needs and ability, and book your slots. From your next visit you can also have a body-composition measurement beforehand — with any training package, that one is on us.

What to ask your trainer

1.What will my plan look like over the first two months, and when does intensity increase?
2.Given my starting point, how many sessions a week do you recommend?
3.What should I do if my muscles are very sore the next day?
4.How do you adapt the session around my injury or pain?
5.What's the cancellation window, and what happens if I can't make it?

The next day

Moderate soreness for a day or two after a first session is expected, often in muscles you don't usually notice. Light activity, enough water and normal protein intake all help.

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Content is written and reviewed by the Forma X team. This article is not a substitute for medical advice.

Your first EMS session at Forma X