This essential is intended as a compact reference for issues and aspects related to the
innovative training technology of whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS). In addition to
background and information on WB-EMS application in which the authors pay particular attention
to safe and effective use there is a current overview of research results summarizing the
effects of WB-EMS on various target outcomes. Finally a characterization of the market
situation current trends and a forecast of developments in the field of WB-EMS is presented.
