Listen "#3: Turning the Current on Menopause: Can EMS Technology Reverse Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia?"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textThe Benefits and Impact of EMS Technology on Health OptimizationIn this episode of Biohacking Eve - Health Optimization for Women with Judith Mueller, guest Bjoern Woltermann, founder and CEO of Katalyst, discusses the groundbreaking effects of Electro Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology. The discussion includes insights into a study from the University of Erlangen showcasing EMS's efficacy in improving bone density and muscle strength in elderly women. Bjoern shares his personal journey of discovering EMS and how it transformed his back pain and fitness level. The conversation also delves into the broader benefits of EMS, including its applications for aging women, muscle mass retention, recovery from injuries, and even space missions. Additional topics include EMS's impact on female health issues like osteoporosis, sarcopenia, postnatal recovery, and pelvic floor strength, as well as potential contraindications and the future of integrating Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology with EMS.00:00 Introduction to EMS and Bone Health Study01:05 Welcome to Biohacking Eve with Judith Mueller01:31 Meet Bjoern Woltermann: Founder of Katalyst01:52 Understanding EMS Technology03:01 Bjoern's Personal Journey with EMS13:57 The Impact of EMS on Muscle and Bone Health25:09 EMS and Women's Health: Menopause and Beyond29:07 EMS for Postnatal Recovery and Pelvic Floor Health35:51 The Role of EMS in Recovery and Rehabilitation37:40 The Origins and Safety of EMS38:25 Selective Muscle Activation and Recovery40:32 Addressing Muscle Imbalances42:02 EMS Training for Tendons and Ligaments45:13 Katalyst: The Smart Home Training System49:47 The Katalyst Suit: Design and Functionality01:02:35 Training Recommendations and Schedules01:09:00 Safety and Contraindications01:10:01 Exploring Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)01:11:12 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsLinks:Katalyst: https://bit.ly/KatalystBEBjoern's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bwoltermann/Erlangen Study: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/245024223_Effekte_eines_Ganzkorper-Elektromyostimulations-Trainings_auf_die_Knochendichte_eines_Hochrisikokollektivs_fur_Osteopenie_Eine_randomisierte_Studie_mit_schlanken_und_sportlich_inaktiven_FrauenMenopause episode: https://youtu.be/NX0-mmnCuDc?si=Et4DnzX5ALdgwktrSarcopenia episode: https://youtu.be/9kimNmpRbXM?si=Urg6h7wt5Rc-gv2YInsta/TikTok: @BiohackingEveWebsite: www.BiohackingEve.com
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