Get the Most Out of Your Muscles! Use a Globus Stimulator.

Why is muscle stimulation different from traditional training?

Let's start with what you need to know: electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) is not the same as classic training. When you lift weights in the gym or run a longer distance, your brain sends signals to the muscles. These neural signals determine which fiber types you activate. Fast fibers (e.g., type II.b) are typically recruited only under high loads—and you can't directly control that recruitment.

EMS works differently. A Globus stimulator sends impulses directly to the muscle, bypassing neural control. Because of this, it can selectively activate even the hardest-to-reach muscle fibers. The effect is determined not by your movement but by the frequency and pulse shape the device uses.

And you don't need to be an electrophysiology expert: Globus devices come with pre-programmed treatment options. You just choose the goal—the device will know which settings achieve it.

How do you choose the right programs?

First, it's important to be clear about your training goal. You'll need different programs if you're a runner aiming to improve endurance than if you're training for explosiveness, for example in combat sports or volleyball.

For instance, if endurance is your main strength—say you're a long-distance runner—prioritize lower-frequency programs. These support the development of slow muscle fibers, improve circulation, and reduce muscle fatigue. But don't abandon programs targeting fast fibers entirely, because they help on finishes or inclines.

On the other hand, if you want explosive, powerful muscles and care about strength or speed, choose higher-frequency, high-intensity programs. These increase muscle mass, raise maximal strength, and provoke larger muscle responses in a shorter time.

Let's look specifically at how the Globus stimulator helps

Imagine you're getting ready for a workout. Before you start, it's worth running the Warm-up program. This few-minute stimulation already warms the muscles, stimulates blood flow, and reduces injury risk. If you have a competition, you can choose the longer, deeper-acting Pre-competition warm-up program, which is especially useful when several muscle groups have already worked that day.

Many forget the importance of Active recovery between sessions, yet this is the key to not being completely exhausted for the next training. The Globus stimulator's recovery program stimulates muscle metabolism and helps "flush out" fatigue-causing waste products such as lactic acid. This is particularly useful during repeated-load scenarios—between two matches or when training twice a day.

Different programs for different goals

The Resistance (endurance strength) program helps you sustain the same intensity for longer periods. Muscles adapt to prolonged loading and acidification is reduced. If you run, cycle, or swim, incorporate this program into your weekly routine.

If your sport is more anaerobic—wrestling, 800–1500 m running, kayaking, or boxing—the Endurance program will be your ally. It's designed so muscles can operate at maximal effort for a few minutes even under low-oxygen conditions.

The Hypertrophy program is for those who seriously want to increase muscle mass. High-frequency impulses target type II.b fast fibers—these are the fibers that can visibly grow, though they are not very endurance-capable. So if you're a sprinter or weightlifter, it's great; if you're mainly a distance runner, be cautious—muscle size may increase but performance may not.

If your goal is maximal strength, the Globus stimulator's Max. strength program helps you get there. It's especially recommended for competitors in combat sports or those lifting heavy weights. The impulses target the strongest fibers deeply within the muscle tissue, so you'll notice progress not only in mass but in actual force output.

If you also want to improve reaction time and speed, try the Reactivity and Explosive strength programs. These help you react faster to a ball, a jump, or a collision—no wonder professional volleyball, handball, and football players use them.

Recovery – the real secret weapon

No matter how hard you train, without proper recovery you slow your progress. The Globus device's recovery programs—such as Active recovery, Post-competition recovery, and Release of muscle stiffness—help ensure you start the next session with fully rested muscles.

Studies show this type of recovery can reduce muscle lactic acid levels by 25–40% and speed return to load. If you train daily, this is a significant advantage.

Globus stimulator programs

Warm-up (in English-language devices: Warm-up)

Short-duration program that raises muscle temperature to prepare for training. It elicits gentle, twitch-like muscle contractions that stimulate blood flow and muscle metabolism, increasing temperature. Muscle and tendon stiffness decrease. The program thus creates the ideal physiological muscle and tendon condition for training.
In injury treatment, improving circulation is very useful. Better circulation brings oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood and at the same time removes metabolites and toxins produced by the injury.

Pre-competition warm-up (PreCompetition Warm-up)

Longer and deeper-acting than the Warm-up program. Apply it to the muscles most relevant to your sport a few minutes before competition. If you train daily, prefer this over the "basic" Warm-up.
In injury treatment, improving circulation is very useful. Better circulation brings oxygen- and nutrient-rich blood and at the same time removes metabolites and toxins produced by the injury.

Capillarisation (Capillarisation)

This program is primarily recommended for endurance sports but is also advisable for everyone during the initial weeks of physical preparation. Use it during the competitive season only for endurance sports!
It stimulates blood flow to the muscle, improves oxygen supply, and reduces fatigue during hard physical work.
It supports the activity of primary and secondary capillary systems to improve tissue oxygenation and reduce fatigue during hard physical work.

Resistance (Resistance)

Recommended for endurance sports; it improves the muscle's long-term high-level force capacity and reduces fatigue by preparing the muscle against metabolite build-up.
After an injury, start strength-recovery treatments with this program.

Endurance (Endurance)

Recommended for sports such as kayaking, middle-distance running (800–1500 m), and combat sports where the muscle must perform at maximal effort for several minutes in an anaerobic (low-oxygen) state. It improves the muscle's ability to sustain high-level effort for extended periods; it helps defend against toxin formation (acidosis), reducing fatigue. Long, powerful contractions are followed by short active rest phases.

Aerobic resistance (Aerob resistance)

Improves the ability to maintain a given effort for a long time. This is a long-duration stimulation program adapted to improve the aerobic capacity of slow fibers.
Use it after injury, but only after you have completed a 10–14 day Resistance program.

Hypertrophy (Hypertrophy)

Used to increase muscle mass. High-frequency impulses produce intensive muscle work that is primarily important for muscle fiber size increase. Advantage: you can focus on a key muscle or muscle group, allowing selective training of the weakest points.
After muscle injury, use this program only after full recovery.

Max. strength (Max. strength)

Recommended when high force output is required, for example in combat sports. It improves maximal force capability and increases muscle mass. It can also reduce the risk of trauma during maximal-weight training.
After muscle injury, use this program only after full recovery.

Reactivity (Reactivity)

Optimal for ball sports and combat sports. It increases contraction speed. Stimulations are short, extremely intense, and extremely fast. Reactivity is influenced in two ways: by speeding up fast-fiber contractions and by increasing the activity of myotactic receptors.
After muscle injury, use this program only after full recovery.

Explosive strength (Explosive strength)

Used in sports that require maximal force in the shortest time (e.g., sprinting, jumping and throwing sports, volleyball, etc.). It increases the mass of fibers that can be recruited in the shortest time and does so at the highest force levels. After muscle injury, use this program only after full recovery.

Which Globus device should you choose?

Globus sport devices—such as the Runner Pro, the Triathlon Pro, Soccer Pro, the Cycling Pro, or the The Champion—all include these programs. They are not only suitable for EMS treatments but also offer other electrotherapy options: TENS, MENS, MCR, FES, or even iontophoresis.

The difference lies in the sport profiles. If you're a runner, choose the Runner Pro. If you do triathlon, the Triathlon Pro is your device. These not only support training but also help prevent sport-specific injuries.

Your muscles, your goals—with Globus expertise

EMS is not magic—it's science!

If you know what you want to achieve and understand the principles of muscle stimulation, Globus devices will be perfect partners for your training. Use them for warm-up, recovery, strength development, or even rehabilitation. And the best part: you don't need a medical degree—just know your goal and the device will do the rest.