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Your first session

How to prepare for your first EMS session

Hydration, food, what to wear, and what to skip. A simple checklist so your first session feels great.

Your first NeuroVolt session includes an introduction to EMS, a consultation, a suit fitting, and a customized 20-minute workout. A little preparation makes it safer, more comfortable, and more effective.

In the days before

  • Complete your waiver. Fill out the waiver and intake forms before your visit.
  • Hydrate all week. Aim for 80 to 120 oz of water a day. If you're not properly hydrated, we can't go ahead with the session.
  • Skip the hard workouts. Avoid intense training for 2 days beforehand, sleep well, and skip alcohol.

On the day

  • Eat 1.5 to 2 hours before. Pick something easy to digest to avoid low blood sugar.
  • Wear a base layer. Cotton or dry-fit you don't mind getting slightly damp. We'll provide one for your first session.
  • Bring a water bottle. We bring the suit and everything else.

After your session

  • Protein within 45 minutes. It fuels muscle recovery and lean-muscle development.
  • Keep hydrating, and avoid intense workouts for 2 days.
  • Ease in. We start lighter and build intensity. By your 3rd or 4th session, the suit will feel second nature.