Bodywave EMS Training Studio is a studio on Montgomery Square in Nelson's Maitai area, and the site says it is the first EMS training studio of its kind in Nelson. EMS uses electrical impulses to work the muscles during a session, and each workout is a 20-minute full-body session with a personal trainer guiding it, once a week. The studio also offers Body Relax, a myofascial release treatment that eases muscle tension. Sessions use a suit and towel, which are included, and there is no contract for casual training.
Guests say the 20-minute workout is harder than they expect, and one said it was a good way to rehabilitate an injury and build strength. Others say it has changed how they feel, and they name a trainer as a reason they keep coming back. The studio says that up to 90 per cent of muscles are activated in a session, and that visible change is possible within six to eight weeks. A 60-minute trial session is available before a membership. The car park has 270 spaces, with one hour free in front of the studio. Our view is that it is worth a trial for anyone in Nelson who wants a short, guided workout.