User manual for the  
EMS Vest

Establishing the Bluetooth connection

Communication between the app and your box is established once a Bluetooth connection is made.

To establish the Bluetooth connection, please tap “Bluetooth” at the top right on first use.
In the next view, select “Scan.”

You will receive a list of available Bluetooth devices nearby.

Please select “eagle_pants000” to establish a connection to the box.

Requirements for a Bluetooth connection

• The box must be charged and turned on. You can tell by the bright green/blue LED light
• Turn on the box by pressing the button (a slight indentation in the middle) for 2 seconds. The LED lights up blue
• To turn off, press the button for about 6 seconds
• Your location must be enabled for the app so the Bluetooth signal can be processed correctly
• You will NOT find the box in your usual Bluetooth settings on your phone because we use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)

Navigation and settings of the EMS impulses

1. Program selection
2. Reset - sets all intensities to "ZERO"
3. Select/deselect all intensities per muscle group
4. Increase all activated intensities per muscle group
5. Decrease all activated intensities per muscle group
6. Start/Pause - start or pause your training
7. Activate/deactivate muscle groups by clicking on the muscle name
8. Bluetooth menu - tap here to connect the HOME EMS Box
9. Active training time
10. The green dots show you which electrodes are actually activated
11. auto: By activating this switch, your training starts at an intensity of "0" and linearly increases over a period of 2 minutes up to 80% of the preset values. You must manually adjust the remaining 20%.
12. Sound on/sound off: Here you can set signal tones that let you hear when an active pulse phase is on and when there is a pause.

Settings under “Parameters”

The parameters are already preset with default settings. When you click + or –, you can vary the parameters highlighted in black.
The following programs (“modes”) are already preinstalled on the eaglefit EMS System App:

Fitness

Please select the setting “4/2”, meaning a pulse duration of 4 seconds and a 2-second pause. Ideally, you contract the muscle for 4 seconds during training and relax it for 2 seconds.

The fitness program is optimal for building large-volume white skeletal muscle. It increases your maximum strength and promotes muscle growth. Your white skeletal muscle is best trained with 6-8 repetitions per muscle group at about 80% of maximum strength. The impulses are delivered at a frequency of 85 Hz to the respective muscle group without stressing joints, ligaments, or tendons with heavy training weights. The pulse width in this program is 350 µs.

Fitness training should be combined with exercises and can be well supported, for example, with sling training or HIIT training.

Recommended training:

• Strength/weight training
• few repetitions (6-8)
• 1 set per muscle group

Metabolism/Cardiovascular

Please select a pause time of 0 seconds for continuous pulse. The pulse duration setting then does not matter.

The metabolic program, which trains the red endurance muscles, can be specifically used for muscle toning. It is our classic endurance/athletics program. Activation of the slow-twitch muscle fibers burns fat and increases muscle definition. The training frequency is 7 Hz with a pulse width of 350 µs. 

This program is ideal for warming up and improving blood circulation and metabolism. Metabolic training should ideally be combined with endurance exercises such as:

• Nordic walking
• Jogging
• Cycling
• Exercises on cardio machines
• Yoga
• Static exercises (do not set intensity too high)

Relaxation

Please select the setting “1/1”, meaning a pulse duration and a pause of 1 second each.

This program produces gentle muscle twitches and promotes muscle recovery, faster regeneration , and is also used for functional restoration after illnesses. At a training frequency of 100 Hz and a pulse width of 150 µs, tension is released and the muscles are supplied with nutrients.

You can use the relaxation program for 5-10 minutes after an intense workout (with or without EMS) or after a tiring day for 10-30 minutes at a moderate intensity, for example simply on the sofa.

Choose a low intensity here – the pulse should provide a pleasant, massaging sensation.

Individual

Choose the settings individually according to your preferences or therapeutic recommendations.
Advanced users can freely adjust all parameters (pulse frequency, pulse depth, pulse duration, pause, and training duration) with this program. Frequencies from 1-120 Hz and pulse depths from 50 – 400 µs are possible here.

Deep Core for deep muscles near the spine

This training program is specially designed for gentle but targeted strengthening of the deep muscles near the spine. The goal is to activate the deep stabilizing muscles in the back to relieve the discs and support the spine in the long term.

Mode of action:
The program creates a consistent alternation of muscle tension and relaxation. The moderate impulses at 27 Hz primarily improve muscle endurance and stability. The comparatively long pulse duration ensures an intense yet gentle load, while the short breaks allow for even blood circulation and regeneration.

Application area:
- Support for back pain related to disc problems
- Strengthening of the deep core muscles
- Prevention of poor posture and muscular imbalances
- Suitable for beginners as well as for people in rehabilitation

Video Training

In this program, you can watch training exercises demonstrated by an avatar and create a small workout plan from pre-made exercises. The special feature is that you can choose a different frequency and pulse depth for each training. Simply hold your finger over the desired exercise for 2-3 seconds until the preview image lifts, then drag it into the row below and arrange it. You can also remove exercises from the row in the same way.

Fat Burning

Please select the setting "4 / 2," meaning a pulse duration of 4 seconds and a pause of 2 seconds. In this special program, you combine the benefits of the fitness and metabolism programs. During the active phase, you train with 60 Hz for maximum strength, and during the passive phase (pause), the endurance muscles are stimulated with 7 Hz. This way, you alternately challenge both muscle fiber types in one program.

Explosive strength

You use this program for muscle building. The special feature here is that 100% of the set pulse intensity is delivered from second 1 (ramp=0). This setting is especially effective for athletes with explosive movements (for example, golf), ball sports, or reactive sports.

mobility

The app setting for eaglefit PRO EMS The app for mobility training is based on a special EMS program specifically designed to support muscle length and mobility training (Mobility) was developed. The training is designed for gentle muscle stimulation to stretching ability , range of motion and neuromuscular coordination to improve without excessively straining the muscles.

Characteristics of the app setting for mobility training:

• High frequency (120 Hz): This supports gentle muscle activation without strong contractions and is ideal for sustained movements and stretching exercises.
• Long pulse duration (350 µs): This reaches deep into the muscles, which is especially beneficial for muscle length training and mobility exercises.
• Gentle pulse strength : The intensity is individually adjustable and is chosen to create a noticeable but pleasant muscle tension – ideal to support mobilization without pain or exhaustion.
• Dynamic pulse patterns (front and rear chain) : You can optionally activate the front or rear chain with just one click. This way, you automatically feel and activate the right muscles.
• Duration of intervals : With the preset, you activate the selected muscle chain for 30 seconds each and can take the other position during the 15-second break. Training ideas for muscle length training can be found here: https://www.eaglefit.de/blogs/news/ems-in-kombination-mit-muskellangentraining

Goal of the setting:

EMS support during mobility exercises helps to relax tense muscles , improve mobility and through the additional neuromuscular activation also the Effectiveness of training to increase – especially in combination with targeted stretching and mobilization exercises.

Pulse depth

With "Pulse depth" you can set how long the pulse lasts that you set under "Frequency." This value can only be configured in the "Individual" parameter. A single electrical pulse can last 50-400 µs.

The higher this value is set, the deeper the pulse penetrates the muscle. For example, you can optimally target large muscles such as the thigh muscles, gluteal muscles, or back muscles with a pulse depth of 350 µs.

Pulse duration

Duration of the impulse in seconds, adjustable from 1-40 seconds (indicated by a green number counting down during training).

Pause

Length of the pause during training, 0-40 seconds (indicated by a red number counting down).

Training

For most training programs, we recommend a duration of about 20 minutes per session.

Frequency

The number of impulses per second. For example, in the training program “Fitness,” the muscles contract and relax 85 times per second.

Putting on and taking off

The eaglefit The EMS Vest is available in sizes 3XS to 4XL. It is important to choose a well-fitting size so that the electrodes lie close to the body. The vest can be used as both a dry and a wet vest. When used as a dry vest, it is worn directly on bare skin without underwear or other (sports) clothing. The electrodes do not need to be moistened; they should be placed directly on the muscles to be stimulated. The close contact with the skin ensures optimal transmission of the current to the muscle.

For the electrodes of the dry Suit to transmit energy through your skin to your nerves and muscles, a very thin moisture film is needed. For some skin types, it is enough to wear the Suit for 2-3 minutes; other skin types need to warm up for 5 minutes with jumping jacks, burpees, or sit-ups before the impulse strength can be increased. If the moisture film is missing, you may feel an unpleasant, slight stinging on the skin surface. In this case, reduce the impulse strength on that muscle group and do some more jumping jacks or squats before increasing the intensity. Heavy body hair or very dry skin can impair stimulation. In this case, you can lightly moisten the skin in the affected areas with a cloth or use our Electrode Spray.

The eaglefit The EMS Vest is closed with the zipper on the front. If the vest does not fit well in some areas, use the attached Velcro straps to press it against the skin in those areas as well.

After training, open the zipper and the eaglefit Take off the EMS Vest. Then wash the vest according to the washing instructions or hang it on a hanger to air out.

The training/exercises

General rule: If you feel unwell, stop the training immediately and consult a doctor if necessary. Never train if you feel unwell or are sick.

Also in case of problems or malfunctions of the eaglefit If the EMS Vest malfunctions, the training must be stopped. Contact the manufacturer in case of technical issues. 

1. Warm-up

Before EMS training – as with any fitness training – the muscles should be prepared for the upcoming load. Warming up leads to the following effects:

• Conductivity between electrodes and skin increases with light sweating
• Increase in core body temperature
• Improvement of energy supply processes in the muscle
• Increased production of joint lubricant
• Increase in motivation and concentration on the upcoming training

We recommend a short endurance session to warm up, for example some jumping jacks, burpees, or 3-5 minutes on a stationary bike.
Here you can already set and activate weak impulses.

2. Training/exercises

In general, you can perform all movements and workouts with the eaglefit EMS Vest in dry weather both indoors and outdoors. Your imagination is the only limit. Jogging, boxing, yoga, sling training, functional training, HIIT, or bodyweight training. Only moisture (e.g., rain) should be avoided with the Vest.

As a suggestion, the eaglefit The EMS Vest includes an exercise poster showing exercise options for the entire body using your own body weight.

3. Stretching

After the workout session, you should stretch for 2-3 minutes – possibly combined with the “Relaxation” program.

Stretching has the following effects:

• Reduction of muscle tone
• Improved breakdown of metabolic products
• Improved muscle regeneration
• Promotion of mobility

Washing and hygiene instructions