Your first EMS / EMA workout at home: What can you expect?

Your new kraftwunder suit has arrived, and you’re ready to get started. You may be wondering what the impulses feel like, how to prepare your suit, and which program you should use first. With the instructions for use, the Quick Guide, and our training videos, you can familiarize yourself with your system step by step. If you have any questions, we’ll be happy to advise you.

Get to know it first, then get started

Before using it for the first time, take enough time to read the instructions for use in full. The Quick Guide will then help you keep the most important steps in view. In the training videos, you can calmly watch how to operate the system and perform the exercises shown.

Pay particular attention to familiarizing yourself with how to adjust the intensity and interrupt the application at any time. If any step is unclear, clarify it with us before starting. You do not need to learn how to use the technology by trial and error.

Also check the health requirements and contraindications in your instructions for use. If you have pre-existing conditions, take medication, or are unsure, you should consult a doctor before using the system. Also note whether your situation requires personal instruction or qualified supervision. The instructions and videos do not replace this.

Prepare your training area

Choose a place where you can move safely. Remove anything that could cause you to trip and have everything you need for the application ready, as specified in the instructions. Also prepare the control unit and, if applicable, the app according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Set aside an uninterrupted period of time. During training, you should be able to concentrate on the application. If there are children in your household, arrange reliable supervision.

How your suit should fit

Your suit should fit snugly as described in the instructions while still allowing you to perform the intended movements. Check the fit and the position of the electrodes before starting.

How you prepare the suit and contact surfaces depends on your system. Therefore, follow the instructions for your model. Do not adopt preparation steps from videos featuring other suits.

If anything does not fit properly or you have questions about the fit, contact us. Together, we can clarify the requirements for use.

What do the first impulses feel like?

EMS and EMA use electrical impulses to trigger muscle contractions. You may notice tingling and tightening in the targeted muscles. How this feels varies from person to person and depends, among other things, on the system and its settings.

When starting, follow the specifications in your instructions for use and use the designated beginner program. Your first session is primarily intended to help you become familiar with the process and the new physical sensation. The highest setting is not a training goal.

Pain, dizziness, or sudden discomfort are reasons to stop using the system immediately. Clarify the cause before training again.

Simple exercises make it easier to get started

Use the training videos provided for your system as a guide. First watch the exercises without the stimulation switched on so that you understand the movement sequence.

Start with the designated simple exercises and perform them calmly and in a controlled manner. Do not change program settings on your own until you are certain that you understand their meaning and effects.

Give yourself time to establish your training routine

After your first session, briefly note which program you used and how you felt during and after it. Plan your next application according to your system’s specifications and allow for the required recovery time.

Do you still have questions about your first EMS or EMA training session? We at kraftwunder are happy to advise you on operating the system, preparation, and your suit’s programs. This will help you start well prepared.