EMS in tennis: Antelope has been proven to make you strong for the match
As an active athlete, you're in good shape. But couldn't you get even fitter? EMS can be the key - see for yourself! We checked with an athlete how her fitness improves with the EMS suit from Antelope.
Stimulation current without cables: detached from stationary devices
How much strength can an athlete build up in just a few weeks with EMS? We grabbed Sophia Bergner as a test athlete and put it to the test. The 32-year-old has already played in the 2nd German Bundesliga and is still active in the 2nd Austrian Bundesliga. Sophia is not new to EMS, but it wasn't part of her training plan before: "It was always a bit too inflexible for me in the past." Of course, Sophia was previously only familiar with the stationary machines in the gym. "As I have quite a tight schedule with training, work and, at the time, studying, it was too much effort for me to make an appointment." Of course, this is completely different with the mobile suits from Antelope. We were able to win Sophia over immediately.
For us, the most exciting question was: Will an active sportswoman get fitter with our suit? So the challenge was accepted on both sides! And the result? Did Antelope fit into her busy everyday life? Was Sophia able to gain strength with us? We found out in a joint performance diagnostics session during tennis training.
We wanted to know: What are the benefits of EMS training on the tennis court?
From June to September 2021, we are following Sophia in a case study. In addition to her normal training, she does EMS training two to three times a week at home or on the go. She was a little skeptical at first: "I thought I would definitely be restricted while I was training." But she soon realizes that she can do all her normal exercises with Antelope. And anywhere: "I'm completely flexible with the suit. I had it with me on vacation because I didn't want to skip my training." So the suit proved its worth in everyday life and Sophia was convinced. But how did our tests turn out? Did the Antelope EMS suit improve her performance?
Ten weeks of strength training in tennis: what the EMS suit can do for you
After three months of tennis training with EMS, Sophia takes a seat on our testing equipment. We use FPZ equipment from DAVID to measure Sophia's strength and mobility. It turns out even better than we expected: Even a trained athlete like Sophia can generate amazing strength gains during the season. Even in the punching movement with her not so strong left arm, we measured a 51.9% increase in strength. This corrects the right-hander's imbalance. Her mobility was not impaired. On the contrary: her general mobility has even improved.
No wonder: the Antelope suit is a challenging training partner. "I did twice as much in a training session - just because I was wearing the suit," reports Sophia. She undoubtedly benefits from this in competition: "I noticed in the match: I have strength, I have good balance. In the game, it became clear that I was fitter."
Before, during or after a competition: EMS is always suitable for tennis training
We were able to inspire Sophia: "I think the suit is great," she enthuses, "especially because I can use it so flexibly." Whether before, during or after the competition phase - the Antelope suit always supports the tennis player according to her needs. It prepares her muscles optimally for the game in a short space of time. In stressful times between matches, she uses it to maintain her condition. "When I travel a lot for tournaments, I simply take the suit with me and always have my training program with me. Otherwise I often don't have the time to train alongside the competition." And ultimately, she not only builds up her strength before the tournaments - she also recovers better. Her regeneration after the competition is noticeably faster. "I'm definitely fitter when I use the suit after a competition day to recover."
Find out more about the effectiveness of EMS in sport
Want to know more about the benefits of EMS in sport? There are already some scientific findings! Take a look at our overview of EMS studies now.
