A Gentler Way to Try Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Electrical muscle stimulation has long been associated with intense, high intensity strength sessions. For plenty of people, that image keeps them away from the technology entirely. BODY20 wants to change that with a new class format called Tone, a low impact offering that pairs EMS with the controlled rhythm of yoga, Pilates, and barre. The goal is straightforward. Give curious newcomers an entry point into EMS and give loyal members a change of pace from the studio’s signature strength focused workouts.
What Tone Looks Like From the Inside
Tone launches on August 20 and steps away from the traditional all out reps approach. Instead of chasing heavy effort, the session leans on precision, control, and deliberate range of motion. The whole thing wraps up in about 20 minutes, which makes it easy to slip into a busy day.
A Calm Opening
Every Tone session starts with a short yoga inspired calibration. During those first three minutes, you find your breath, settle into your stance, and let the suit warm up alongside you. It is a deliberate reset that sets a slower, more mindful pace for everything that follows.
The Working Block
The heart of the class runs for roughly 15 minutes and pulls from Pilates and barre style movement. You will target the core, arms, legs, and glutes through small, precise motions designed to isolate each muscle group. The resistance is subtle rather than punishing, which is exactly what makes the class feel approachable.
A Mindful Finish
The final two minutes are a guided stretch. This is a chance to release tension, restore length, and let the movement settle before you head back to your day. The structure ends the way it began, with intention.
How the Technology Works
Participants wear the BODY20 wireless Dry Tech EMS suit, which comes fitted with built in electrodes that deliver gentle electrical impulses to the major muscle groups. Those impulses fire in conversation with your own movement, giving your muscles an extra layer of engagement without adding heavy load or impact.
The studio coaches play a central role here. They adjust the level of stimulation by muscle group and by each person’s individual fitness level, so no two members experience the exact same session. A beginner can keep the intensity low, while someone more experienced can push the impulse higher for a more demanding feel. It is personalization built into the class itself.
Why Low Impact Matters
High impact training is powerful, but it is not right for everyone. Joint concerns, recovering bodies, older adults, and people who simply prefer a softer style of exercise all benefit from options that respect their limits. That is the gap Tone is designed to fill.
Bringing EMS into a low impact framework is a meaningful step for the studio. The technology no longer has to be tied to maximal effort. It can work just as effectively through slow, controlled movement that is gentler on the joints and easier to sustain.
Complementing, Not Replacing, Strength Work
Executives are clear that Tone is not a substitute for the studio’s core strength sessions. BODY20 CEO Lindsay Junk describes it as bringing the same proven technology into a completely different movement experience. In her view, Tone complements rather than replaces traditional strength training.
That positioning gives the format a natural home in a well rounded routine. Members can use Tone as an active recovery day, a warmup for deeper work, or a low impact option on days when the body needs more kindness. Newcomers, meanwhile, get an approachable first taste of EMS without feeling intimidated by heavy lifting.
Who Should Try Tone
Tone is built for a few different kinds of people.
- People who are curious about EMS but hesitant to start with intense strength sessions.
- Members who want a controlled, low impact alternative to their usual workout.
- Anyone working around joint pain, recovery, or a gentler fitness path.
- Those who enjoy the mindful feel of yoga, Pilates, or barre and want to add technology to the mix.
The Bottom Line
Tone shows that EMS does not have to be intimidating to be effective. By pairing the technology with measured, low impact movement, BODY20 is opening the door to a broader audience while giving its community a thoughtful new way to stay active. Whether you are entirely new to EMS or simply looking for a softer session, the class offers a welcoming middle ground between effort and ease.
