Two Months in an EMS Suit: Can Electrified Workouts Really Boost Fitness?
A WIRED writer tested Pepper’s at‑home full‑body EMS suit for two months (three workouts weekly plus regular training). Pepper touts 20 minutes of EMS as equivalent to an hour of traditional training, and research shows mixed but generally positive signals for muscle mass and strength when combined with standard workouts. After the trial, the author reported about 11,000 total EMS calories burned, ~2.7 lb of muscle gained, ~1.6 lb of fat lost, and modest overall toning, with the waist unchanged; he also noted improved arm definition and occasional soreness. The experience included glitches (app failures, battery/connectors) and intense, sweat‑dependent shocks. Experts say EMS can supplement but not replace traditional strength training. The author plans to continue with fewer sessions.
