Over the years, I’ve learned that having muscle isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about being strong, resilient, functional, and alive.
My name is Henri Schmidt. I am the CEO & Founder of VBTec/Visionbody, and a muscle expert. I created the first fully wireless EMS-EMA system designed to help people activate their muscles smarter, not harder.
In this article, I’ll show you how EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) training can transform the way you build strength, recover from stress or injury, and protect your body against aging. Whether you’re an athlete, a biohacker, or someone just trying to feel better in your own body, this technology is reshaping what’s possible.
Why EMS Training Is Smarter Muscle Training
Muscles are the body’s engine. They drive every movement, stabilize our posture, regulate metabolism, and even influence how we age.
Traditional workouts can be effective, but they also come with limitations, including time constraints, joint stress, and fatigue during recovery. EMS-EMA changes that by activating up to 98% of your muscle fibers simultaneously, including the deep stabilizers that are almost impossible to reach through conventional training.
At Visionbody, we’ve spent over a decade refining this technology into a system that’s wireless, comfortable, and designed for real movement. You’re not stuck with cables or gels. You train freely, as your body was meant to move.
How EMS Works: The Science of Muscle Activation
Electrical Muscle Stimulation works by sending gentle, controlled impulses to your muscles, mimicking the natural signals your brain sends during voluntary contractions.
These impulses activate two key fiber types:
- Type I fibers for endurance and stability
- Type II fibers for power, speed, and hypertrophy
In normal workouts, your body only recruits 40-60% of these fibers at once. With EMS, you can activate up to 98% of your muscle tissue, including the deep core and postural muscles that protect your spine and joints.
The result? Stronger, more balanced muscles, without the strain or risk of injury that often comes with traditional strength training.
Visionbody EMS: Training Freedom Meets Science
Our Visionbody PowerSuit delivers full-body stimulation wirelessly, combining freedom of movement with targeted muscle activation.
In just 20 minutes, you can engage all major muscle groups, upper, lower, and core, while performing natural, dynamic movements.
Unlike passive EMS systems that make you sit still, Visionbody lets you train actively: squats, lunges, planks, mobility work, all enhanced by precise electrical impulses that make every rep count.
The Science Backs It Up
Clinical studies have shown that EMS can:
- Increase muscle strength and size (hypertrophy)
- Improve neuromuscular coordination
- Support muscle preservation during inactivity or aging
- Accelerate recovery and blood flow
In fact, a 6-week EMS program in sedentary adults showed the same strength improvements as moderate resistance training, but with less stress on the joints.
For older adults, whole-body EMS significantly improved lean mass, mobility, and balance. That means EMS isn’t just for athletes; it’s for anyone who wants to stay strong, functional, and independent.
EMS vs. Traditional Training: Smarter, Not Harder
Let’s be clear: EMS isn’t here to replace your gym routine. It’s here to enhance it.
By combining EMS with mobility, strength, or cardio sessions, you can:
- Activate more muscle fibers in less time
- Reduce strain on joints and tendons
- Improve postural alignment and muscle symmetry
- Train efficiently, even with a busy schedule
Many of our Visionbody users combine 1-2 EMS sessions per week with their regular workouts, achieving results they used to only dream of.
Recover Faster, Perform Better
Muscle recovery is where growth truly happens. EMS accelerates this process by increasing blood circulation, reducing lactic acid buildup, and stimulating lymphatic flow.
This means:
- Less soreness after intense workouts
- Faster recovery between sessions
- Reduced risk of overtraining
For those recovering from injuries or surgery, Visionbody’s low-frequency settings can safely stimulate inactive muscles, preventing atrophy and supporting faster rehabilitation, even before full mobility returns.
Muscle Health as You Age
After age 30, we lose up to 10% of muscle mass every decade, a process known as sarcopenia. This leads to loss of strength, stability, and metabolic balance.
EMS offers a gentle yet powerful solution. Visionbody EMS-EMA helps you:
- Preserve lean muscle mass
- Strengthen stabilizers and posture muscles
- Improve mobility and balance
- Stay active and independent longer
Our users in their 50s, 60s, and beyond often describe Visionbody training as “liberating”, finally being able to train hard without pain or fear of injury.
The Athletic Edge: Power, Speed, and Precision
Elite athletes and sports teams worldwide use EMS to refine performance.
Why? Because it allows for:
- Explosive Type II fiber activation
- Better rate of force development (speed, jump, sprint power)
- Targeted symmetry training for balanced biomechanics
Visionbody’s wearable design means you can combine stimulation with functional, real-world movement, something no other EMS system delivers with the same precision.
The result is smarter neuromuscular adaptation, improved coordination, and measurable gains in performance without overtraining.
Why Visionbody Is Different
We didn’t just build another EMS device, we built a movement system.
The Visionbody PowerSuit is made from antibacterial, breathable fabric with dry electrodes, no gels, no cables, no prep time. Just put it on, connect your PowerBox, open the MyVisionbody App, and you’re ready to train.
Every session can be customized by muscle group, frequency, and intensity, perfect for:
- Fitness and performance training
- Rehabilitation and mobility work
- Weight loss and body toning
- Longevity and wellness
And because it’s FDA and TÜV certified, Visionbody ensures professional-grade quality and safety for every user.
More Than a Product - A Philosophy
When I founded Visionbody, my goal wasn’t just to create advanced fitness technology.
It was to help people reconnect with their bodies, to feel capable, confident, and strong again.
Our philosophy is simple:
Human performance should evolve with technology, without losing its humanity.
That’s why Visionbody exists, to give everyone, from athletes to everyday movers, the tools to train smarter, recover faster, and live longer in strong, functional bodies.
Ready to Experience the Future of Training?
Whether you want to build lean muscle, recover from injury, or simply move better in your daily life, EMS training with Visionbody can help you get there.
Explore the Visionbody EMS Suit today and discover how the future of fitness feels.
I’m Henri Schmidt, CEO & Founder of VBTec/Visionbody, sports scientist, and muscle expert. For over 35 years, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding how muscle shapes health, performance, and longevity. As the creator of the world’s first wireless whole-body EMS system, my mission has always been simple: to help people train smarter, recover faster, and live stronger at every age. Through Visionbody, I continue to bridge fitness, rehabilitation, and technology, empowering people worldwide to unlock their body’s full potential through safe, science-backed EMS training.