In a past podcast episode, I revealed my discovery of what I consider to be the next frontier of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). Listen to episode here [ Ссылка ]
…but with all other forms of EMS I've used in the past, although getting great results for injury rehab, muscle growth, targeted muscle “re-training,” and more, I've also had to deal with all sorts of wires, time-consuming electrode attachments, confusing user interfaces, and a pretty clunky experience that takes up a lot of time.
This electrical muscle stimulation suit called the Katalyst is a total game-changer. Learn more about Katalyst at [ Ссылка ]. You literally just pull on the suit and select from any of the workouts on the app, and a personal trainer not only walks you through the entire workout, which involves functional fitness moves like squats, side lunges, presses, cardiovascular and power movements, and a whole lot more.
The intensity is automatically adjusted by your trainer as you go, so it also creates a highly customized workout. This is one of the coolest time hacks for exercise that I've discovered in a long time, and—coming from a guy who has done a lot of different workouts—I can tell you that this thing is not some gimmicky “As Seen On TV” technology that you use to get a six-pack while you're sitting on the couch eating Twinkies.
Instead, I think this technology will take the fitness world by storm. Pro athletes can train muscles they've never used before and retrain injured muscles, while complete exercise beginners or those in rehab can lift weights without excess stress on the joints. I've been such a proponent of this suit that the Katalyst team has extended a VIP experience to my listeners, which includes expedited delivery and personal onboarding with your own Katalyst adviser via Zoom. (You can take advantage of the offer here.)
In this episode, I once again interview the founder and CEO of Katalyst—Bjoern Woltermann—to take a deep dive into the latest science on EMS and how this new technology works.
A startup veteran and economist by trade, Bjoern was introduced to full-body EMS as a way to fit strength training into his busy travel schedule and to rehabilitate a back injury. After training every Monday for six weeks, Bjoern was amazed to find himself both pain-free and in better physical shape than he had been in years. He soon realized that this technology had the potential to improve millions of lives significantly. Driven by an innate desire to serve people, Bjoern founded Katalyst in 2015 to bring full-body EMS to the United States.
Aside from Katalyst, Bjoern is a devoted husband and uncle who loves to travel the world and is committed to a healthy lifestyle.
During our discussion, you'll discover:
-The basic overview of the Katalyst training system...10:48
-The electrical modality used for cardio vs. strength...21:33
-The latest scientific research on Katalyst’s efficiency...30:23
-Surprising positive impacts of Katalyst...46:04
-App updates, future improvements, buying options...1:01:09
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