From Idea to Innovation
Thorsten Große, founder and CEO of Nowbody GmbH & Co. KG, is always in search of new, fascinating challenges. As an enthusiastic athlete, he is always open to new training methods and thus discovered EMS training for himself. To stay flexible with his time, he acquired his own EMS system for home use. However, the shortcomings of the known systems quickly sparked the desire in him to develop his own customized EMS training system. The idea for Kraftwunder was born.
Thanks to his successful company, Valitech GmbH & Co. KG, he had a highly qualified team of software and hardware developers at his side, who embraced the idea with enthusiasm. In addition, he was able to bring Fernando Piloto, an experienced fitness and EMS expert, on board for the vision of Kraftwunder. Thus began in 2017 an era of tinkering and experimentation. Initially, the state-of-the-art mid-frequency EMA system was created, which was used with great success in its own EMS studio in Potsdam. The exceptionally positive feedback from trainees quickly made Kraftwunder attractive to other providers, so that the EMS systems of the Kraftwunder brand soon found use beyond their own studio operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced the entire fitness industry to radically rethink. While studios worldwide had to close, the home fitness sector experienced an unprecedented boom. Our developers at Kraftwunder took on this challenge and expanded their vision: in addition to the innovative EMS system based on modulated mid-frequencies, another EMS system specifically designed for home use was developed – perfect for anyone who wants to train conveniently from home.
Rooted in their home region, the development and the majority of production still take place in and around Potsdam. Continuous innovation remains our daily drive, and we are the only provider in the EMS market offering both traditional EMS and modern EMA training systems to our corporate and private customers. Furthermore, our business clients can choose from dry and wet suits, giving them the perfect selection for their individual business needs. Our comprehensive offering leaves nothing to be desired and is continuously developed. For us, innovation is not a goal, but the path on which we jointly revolutionize the fitness and business of our customers.
Our Mission – Sustainable Fitness for Every Life Situation
Our daily motivation at Kraftwunder is to provide our customers with an innovative and highly efficient training method that sustainably revolutionizes their fitness experience. Our goal is to enable them to reach their full potential – whether in the studio or in the comfort of their own home. With our customized EMS / EMA training systems, we provide both private and corporate customers with a powerful tool they need to surpass their physical / professional limits and continuously develop – with a system that is as dynamic and ambitious as they are. In doing so, we take into account the individual challenges of each person. Our EMS / EMA training systems are particularly suitable for those groups of people who, due to personal limitations such as lack of time, advanced age, physical restrictions, or overweight, are excluded from traditional strength training. The application is designed to be intuitive and accessible to everyone, not just professionals.
Through our continuous development and the consistent use of the latest technologies, we continuously set new standards in the EMS market. This is particularly achieved by the fact that we not only develop our products ourselves but also manufacture them in Germany or the EU.
Our Goals
Promoting Individual Potential
Our goal is to help our customers overcome their physical and mental limits and unlock their full potential, both in the studio and at home.
Providing Innovative Training Solutions
We strive to offer our customers a highly efficient and innovative training method with customized EMS / EMA training systems that revolutionizes their fitness experience.
Access to Tailored Training Methods
Our mission is to make a training method accessible to all customers, regardless of their fitness level or personal limitations, specifically tailored to their needs.
Overcoming Personal Challenges
We are committed to ensuring that every customer, whether due to lack of time, physical limitations, or other factors, has the opportunity to participate in effective and advanced training.
Leadership in Quality and Innovation in the EMS Market
We aim to set standards in the EMS market through continuous development and the use of cutting-edge technology, always providing our customers with products of the highest quality and precision.
Our Promise – Service and Product Quality at Its Best!
Kraftwunder stands for innovation, precision, and passion – not just for us, but especially for our customers! As developers and manufacturers of our EMS systems, we set ourselves apart from many providers who act merely as resellers. Our products are made in Germany and the EU – with the highest standards of precision, durability, and reliability. You benefit from our extensive expertise, reflected in the quality of our products, the integration of cutting-edge technologies, and excellent customer service. Our technology is designed to help our customers achieve their fitness goals quickly, efficiently, and sustainably, with user-friendly and barrier-free applications that integrate seamlessly into everyday life. For our business clients, this provides the opportunity to deliver maximum value to their customers and, consequently, to their own business.
Your Benefits
Maximum Results in the Shortest Time
With our innovative EMS / EMA suits, our customers receive an efficient training device that helps them achieve their personal training goals, whether they train in the studio or at home.
User-Friendly and Sustainable Technology
Our technology is designed so that regular training integrates seamlessly into our customers' daily lives, requiring no prior knowledge.
Highest Product Quality and Precision
As developers and manufacturers of our EMS / EMA systems, we promise our customers products of the highest precision and durability, made in Germany / the EU and subjected to strict testing.
Individual Support and Excellent Service
We not only offer our customers innovative training solutions but also a service that exceeds their expectations, with a clear focus on individual care and personal support.
Continuous Innovation and Ongoing Development
Innovation is not a goal, but a process. Following this motto, we guarantee to continually work on the development of our training systems and help all users achieve their training goals even more effectively.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about our EMS / EMA suits? We have the answers.
EMS / EMA technology
EMS (Electromyostimulation): In low-frequency EMS, electrical impulses are transmitted through electrodes placed on the skin or on special functional clothing to the muscles to be trained, causing an involuntary contraction of the muscles located under the electrodes. EMS stimulates the muscle exclusively with low-frequency currents (usually in the range between 1-120 Hz) via the motor nerves.
EMA (Electromyactivation): Is a form of EMS training that works with medium-frequency current. The medium-frequency currents of the Kraftwunder EMA suits use carrier waves of about 2000 Hz. The muscle contraction can be triggered directly in the muscle cell instead of exclusively via the motor nerve. The medium-frequency currents also penetrate the galvanic resistance of the skin more quickly. Both factors contribute to the electrical impulses feeling significantly more pleasant during training and to less muscle soreness.
Unlike EMS suits, the stimulation current of EMA suits allows the muscle cells to be activated more physiologically. The muscle contraction can be triggered directly in the muscle cell instead of exclusively via the motor nerve as with classic EMS. This not only leads to a faster breakthrough of the galvanic skin resistance. Both contribute to the electrical impulses feeling significantly more pleasant during training and the muscle soreness being less severe.
Training with our EMS / EMA suits can positively influence your training.
The main advantages are:
- A 20-minute training session replaces several hours of conventional training.
- Initial training successes appear within just a few weeks.
- Training with EMS / EMA suits from Kraftwunder can be combined with other sports (except swimming).
- Even without additional weights, EMS / EMA is a very effective and above all joint-friendly training.
- Our EMS / EMA suits enable training of muscle groups that are difficult to reach with conventional training.
- The training stimulates blood circulation and significantly increases energy expenditure. Ideal for people who want to lose weight.
- Through integrated massage and wellness programs, training with our suits can have a detoning effect and thus provide relaxation to the muscles.
The general effectiveness of EMS / EMA systems is supported by numerous studies. For more information, feel free to visit our page on existing study results.
During training with low-frequency EMS, you feel an intense tingling that activates your muscles. The higher current frequency of the medium-frequency EMA suits, on the other hand, protects the nerves. EMA training is perceived as more pleasant and significantly reduces the aforementioned tingling or it only occurs at a much higher intensity.
Ordering process
During the ordering process through our webshop, you will be asked for your clothing size. In addition to the classic clothing sizes, you can also view a detailed size chart showing all the measurements of our EMS / EMA suits.
An essential quality feature of our suits is their stretchability. If your measurement is a few centimeters outside the size chart, this is not a big deal. What matters is that the suit fits snugly and you can move comfortably at the same time. For example, if you have broad shoulders and a very slim waist, please order the suit so that it fits in the chest area. We provide corresponding Velcro zipper bands so that you can taper the suit at the slightly loose spots accordingly.
If the suit doesn't fit, you can of course exchange it with us free of charge.
We would be happy to individually review a rent-to-own option for you. Please contact us via our contact form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
In our webshop you can pay with common methods such as PayPal, bank transfer, etc. In addition, we offer the option of installment purchase via Klarna. For customers in the B2B sector, the conditions are individually coordinated with our sales department.
Warranty: Our EMS / EMA suits as well as our complementary products are subject to the statutory warranty rights. It should be noted that every customer is required to check the goods for functionality upon receipt and to use and care for them carefully. Detailed usage and care instructions are provided when you purchase your suit. If a malfunction occurs, you can contact us at any time via our contact form. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Right of withdrawal: If the customer is a consumer, all products purchased online are generally subject to a 14-day return policy. Customers who are entrepreneurs do not have a right of withdrawal. Our goods are no exception here. Detailed information on the procedure and obligations in the event of a withdrawal can be found in our general cancellation policy.
The delivery time is usually 2-4 working days. Shipping is done by DHL.
The app for our training systems is free of charge. It can be downloaded free of charge from the App Store (Apple) as well as from the Google Play Store (Android).
EMS / EMA suits (technology, repair, etc.)
The control units as well as our training suits are designed for a higher number of users in the PRO version. They are more durable and thus ideal for studio operation. However, the effect of the training systems for home use does not differ from the suits of the EMS / EMA studios.
Our EMA / EMA suits have 12 stainless steel electrodes (2 x neck, 2 x chest, 2 x abdomen, 2 x middle back, 2 x lower back, 2 x buttocks) as well as two arm and leg electrodes made of silver each. In total, our systems therefore have 16 electrodes.
Important: More significant than the number of electrodes is the area they cover. The larger this area, the larger the area through which the current flows and the muscle mass reached. For example, our arm and leg electrodes are ring electrodes. They distribute the current over the entire cuff areas.
Our EMS / EMA training suits are specially wired so that very dynamic movements can also be performed without restriction.
The battery life of our power boxes usually lasts for 15-20 training sessions of 20 minutes each without recharging – depending on training intensity. However, we recommend not letting the battery run completely empty, as this can reduce the battery's lifespan.
Our Kraftwunder app is supported by iOS and Android. It can be downloaded for free from the App Store (Apple) as well as from the Google Play Store (Android).
Our app is connected to your suit via Bluetooth. An internet connection is therefore not required. You can thus do your training even in places where there is no good internet connection.
If the power box loses connection to the app, the training is automatically interrupted. A "Connect" button then appears in the app. As soon as the Bluetooth connection is reestablished and the button is pressed, you can resume at the point where you increase the overall intensity with +.
Your training data is stored exclusively for you in the app on your phone. It is not collected centrally. We cannot view your data. Your data is maximally protected.
If a defect occurs, please contact us via our contact form or via service@kraftwunder.com. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Training with our suit systems
In principle, the use of our training systems is not hazardous to health. However, there are conditions that generally exclude the use of EMS / EMA systems. The following circumstances are to be understood here:
- Existing muscle soreness, cramps, or neurological diseases
- Electronic implants such as a pacemaker
- Cardiovascular diseases or tumor diseases
- Short-term illnesses (e.g., a cold)
- Pregnancy
If you have any of the above-mentioned conditions or are unsure whether training with EMS / EMA is suitable for you, we recommend consulting your doctor beforehand.
Important: The electrodes must not be placed on injured skin, open wounds, or fresh scars.
Performing exercises during your EMS / EMA training is not required. It is sufficient to tense the muscles. The training can be carried out statically without movement accordingly.
Our suits are wireless systems with a high-performance battery.
Both enable training in almost any location. Furthermore, the lateral attachment of the power box, the stretchability of the suit fabric, and the special wiring of the training suits ensure full freedom of movement during your exercises.
Basically, wearing underwear during training is not necessary. However, if you share the suit with another person, for example, it is recommended to wear EMS-compatible base layers for hygiene reasons. You can find the appropriate clothing for our training systems in our webshop.
Training with kraftwunder EMS / EMA suits can greatly support you in achieving your physical goals. This applies to muscle building, fat burning, as well as muscular endurance. The short training times and joint-friendly exercises also allow you to stay active in sports even in a busy everyday life.
Important: Finally, it should be noted that training success also depends greatly on a healthy lifestyle. In particular, nutrition is of special importance for long-lasting weight loss success.
Training success becomes apparent with proper use of our tightening systems after just a few weeks.
The number of training sessions per week is not limited. However, to get you and your body used to the new training load, you should train only once a week at the beginning. After a short familiarization phase, you can increase to two training sessions per week. The training itself lasts about 20 minutes. To ensure optimal recovery, you should observe a rest period of at least 48 hours after each training session.
Important: For cardio and relaxation programs, the number of weekly sessions can be increased, as the intensity is lower.
EMA / EMS suits from kraftwunder can be used by multiple people. However, if both people have different body sizes, a second suit would need to be purchased to ensure the best possible fit. The control unit can then be used for both suits. If the same suit is used, it is recommended to wear EMS-compatible underwear for hygienic reasons. You can find the appropriate clothing for our training systems in our webshop.
The kraftwunder EMS / EMA systems have the following programs:
Next Level – 27 preset programs and 4 user-defined programs (can be set by yourself).
Classic – 23 preset programs and 4 user-defined programs (can be set by yourself).
In our Classic suits (EMS), the following settings can be made in the custom programs:
- Duration of training
- Pulse rise
- Pulse time
- Pause time
- Pulse width
- Amplitude adjustment
In our Next Level suits (EMA), the following settings can be made in the custom programs:
- Duration of training
- Pulse rise
- Pulse time
- Pause time
- Pulse depth
- Modulation frequency (neural response)
- Modulation depth
- Amplitude adjustment
Important: We generally recommend using the preset training programs. Custom programs should ideally only be used if you have experience with the parameters mentioned above and the effects of the changes.
You can view our training programs in our kraftwunder app under the "Program Overview" tab. You can download it for free without purchasing an EMS / EMA system from the App Store (Apple) as well as from the Google Play Store (Android). The exact parameters can then be viewed and explained in the app and the accompanying manual when purchasing a system.
Our massage and wellness programs can also be used with existing muscle soreness. They have a detoning effect on the muscles. However, we always ask you to listen to your own body and to rest the training a little longer in case of pain or discomfort. For the application possibilities of the EMS / EMA procedures, we strictly adhere to the regulation for protection against harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation when applied to humans (NiSV). In this regulation, the use in case of muscle soreness is not listed as a contraindication.
Care of our suit systems
As with any training clothing, cleaning is especially important. Turn the suit inside out after each training session and hang it on a hanger in a well-ventilated place so it can dry quickly. Wash the suit as well as the arm and leg electrodes as needed (odor, dirt, etc.) with chlorine-free mild detergent (under no circumstances use hygiene detergent or fabric softener) at 30°C on a normal wash cycle and spin at a maximum of 600 revolutions per minute.
Close the zipper on the suit before washing. The suit must not be washed inside out. Afterwards, please let the suit dry completely before the next use.
The best thing to do is to hang your suit on a hanger and store it in a well-ventilated place so that it can dry properly.
The suit can come into contact with water without any concerns. However, the control unit and the battery are electronic components. Contact with moisture should therefore be avoided.
