Private golf clubs
Belle Haven Country Club in Virginia and Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta put miha bodytec EMS in their clubhouses for members to use.
Source: American Spa, 2023
EMS training for golfers in Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Swing stronger in 20 minutes a week
Whole-body EMS works your glutes, core, back and legs at the same time — the muscles that make your speed and protect your spine. One supervised session a week, one-to-one with Gerard.
- FDA-cleared miha bodytec
- 20 min once a week
- 1-to-1 every session
- Free first session
Why golfers train with EMS
Your swing is only as good as the body behind it
Every drive twists and loads your spine. When the hips and core are weak, the lower back does work it was never built for — and speed leaks out of the swing. Most golfers know they should do strength work. Very few have the time. That's where 20 minutes comes in.
Speed starts from the ground
Clubhead speed is built in the legs and glutes and passed up through the core. EMS switches on all of them together, so you train the whole chain, not one muscle at a time.
Stability protects your back
Strong deep core and back muscles hold your spine angle through the swing. In a study of 54 amateur golfers, once-weekly EMS clearly increased trunk strength.
Stamina for the back nine
Tired legs and a tired core are why swings fall apart late in a round. Stronger muscles hold your posture and tempo all the way to the 18th green.
Golf programs
Find your program
The same 20-minute, one-to-one session, set up around what you want.
Golf programs
Over 50 golfers
Keep your strength, posture and power as the years go on.
See the programGolfers with back pain
Build the muscles that support your spine, without a barbell.
See the programSwing speed & power
Train the legs, glutes and core that drive your clubhead speed.
See the programCore strength & stability
A stronger trunk to hold your spine angle and tempo.
See the programWinter & off-season
Keep your strength when the course is closed, wet and dark.
See the programBack after injury or a lay-off
Rebuild strength gently after an injury, an operation or time away.
See the programHealth & fitness
Weight loss
Build muscle while you lose fat, with body scans to track it.
See the programMenopause support
Protect your muscle and strength through and after menopause.
See the programBody toning
Tone your legs, glutes, core and arms in 20 minutes.
See the programMuscle strengthening
Build real strength without heavy weights.
See the programPost natal
Rebuild core and body strength after having a baby.
See the programAthletic performance
Extra strength for GAA, running, tennis and more.
See the programNutrition support
Simple, practical food guidance alongside your sessions.
See the programHow a session is structured
Twenty minutes. Every muscle.
You wear a light, damp miha bodytec suit with built-in electrodes. The wireless MOVE unit sends gentle impulses while you do simple golf-based movements. Gerard sets and watches every impulse.
Free chat and health check
We go through your game, your goals and a short health questionnaire so we know EMS is safe for you.
Suit up
No heavy weights, no machines. You change into the miha suit and the wireless MOVE unit clips on — nothing trailing, nothing in your way.
20 minutes of golf moves
Squats, lunges, hip hinges and rotations, all with the impulse. Each contraction is followed by a short rest.
48 hours to recover
Your muscles rebuild over the next two days. Then you play, practise, and come back next week.
The rhythm of a session
Impulse on — you move4-second rest, which gets shorter as your body adapts
What EMS trains in your swing
Tap a phase. See the muscles.
Hold your posture
Your glutes, hamstrings and back extensors hold the spine angle you set at address. When they tire, you stand up out of the shot.
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Back extensors
- Deep core
Load the coil
Your trunk turns against a stable lower body. The obliques and lats stretch and store energy while the trail leg stops you swaying.
- Obliques
- Lats
- Trail-side glute
- Inner thighs
Where speed is made
The legs push into the ground, the hips fire first, then the core passes that power through the arms to the club. Stronger links, faster clubhead.
- Glutes
- Quads
- Obliques
- Lats
- Chest
Brake safely
After impact your body has to slow the club down. The upper back, shoulders and lead leg absorb that force — weak brakes are a common reason for sore shoulders and backs.
- Upper back
- Shoulders
- Lead leg
- Core
Proven in the United States
American golf clubs are already doing it
The same miha bodytec technology we use in Leixlip is in American clubhouses, golf-fitness studios and the pages of the golf press.
PGA Magazine partner
miha bodytec became the exclusive whole-body EMS partner of PGA Magazine's network and its Golf Fitness Association of America.
Source: The Golf Wire, 2023
GOLF.com
GOLF.com tested a miha bodytec session in New York and described it as a low-impact way for amateurs to stay in shape, prevent injury and train through the off-season.
Source: GOLF.com, Dec 2021
Teaching pros
miha bodytec ran trials with golf coaches, including Titleist Performance Institute teaching professionals, as a warm-up and strength tool.
Source: The Golf Wire, 2023
Simulator tests
In informal testing with golf-fitness coaches in Scottsdale and Chicago, miha USA reported players gaining about 10 mph of swing speed and 20 yards after a session.
Source: Golf Today, 2022
Used by pros
Trade press reports miha is used by professional players as well as older golfers who simply want to keep up with their fourball.
Source: Club + Resort Business, 2022
These are reports from the golf press and from miha bodytec itself, not controlled studies. For the independent research, see below.
The science
Tested on golfers. Published.
A German university ran a randomised controlled trial on amateur golfers using exactly the kind of session we run: 20 minutes, once a week.
54male amateur golfers
16weeks of training
20minutes per session
70oldest age in the study
What they found
- ✓
Trunk strength went up — the core and back muscles that stabilise your swing.
- ✓
Hip and leg strength went up — the drive that starts your downswing.
- ✓
Lean muscle mass improved compared with golfers who didn't train.
- ✓
Muscle quality improved — less fat stored inside the muscle on MRI scans.
- –
Body fat and back pain moved in the right direction, but the change wasn't big enough to be certain.
The golf trial
Zink-Rückel et al., 2021, Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. Golf-course lockdowns stopped them measuring scores, so the results are about strength and body composition.
Read the studyBack pain
In people with chronic low back pain, EMS reduced pain about as well as a recognised back-strengthening programme — in far less time.
Read the studyThe big picture
A 2021 meta-analysis found EMS increased muscle mass and leg and trunk strength in non-athletic adults.
Read the analysisResearch results describe group averages. Individual results vary. EMS training is exercise, not medical treatment.
Is it FDA approved?
Medical-grade. FDA-cleared.
miha bodytec's whole-body EMS system has been through the US Food and Drug Administration's 510(k) review — cleared to stimulate muscles to improve muscle performance. It's also certified as a medical device in Europe and developed in Germany.
FDA-cleared
The correct term for devices like EMS. The FDA reviewed the evidence and allowed it on the US market. miha bodytec II: 510(k) K201975 (2021) and K221498 (2022).
Cheap EMS belts
Many online EMS gadgets are not medical-grade and are not built for supervised, whole-body training. Ask any studio which device they use.
Back problems and injuries
Told to stay out of the gym?
Heavy weights and golfers' backs don't always mix. EMS builds strength without loading your spine with a barbell, and every impulse is set to what your body can handle that day.
- No heavy weights, no impact on joints
- Strengthens the deep core and back muscles that support your spine
- Research on chronic low back pain shows results similar to standard back training, in less time
- Suits golfers returning after a lay-off or dealing with sciatica — with your GP's or physio's OK
Important
EMS is exercise, not a cure. If you have a new injury, severe pain or a medical condition, talk to your GP or physio first. We'll ask about your health before your first session, and some people shouldn't do EMS — for example with a pacemaker or during pregnancy.
Golfer's elbow, heel or shoulder tendon pain? Our sister clinic offers radial shockwave therapy: emsshockwave.ie
The future of your game
Play better for longer
Beat the Irish winter
Courses close, it's wet and dark. Twenty minutes a week keeps your strength so you don't start every spring from scratch.
Age is not the limit
The golf study included men up to 70. Staying strong is how you keep your distance as the years go on.
More time to play
One short session instead of hours in a gym leaves more time for the range, the short game and the course.
11+
years of EMS
Your trainer
Meet Gerard
Gerard Brennan owns the studio and is your trainer — every session is one-to-one and supervised by him. He's been training people with EMS for over eleven years, and he's in his sixties and still trains with it himself.
He came to EMS as a sceptic — a long-time weightlifter who kept injuring himself. Eleven years on, it's how he stays strong.
Message GerardPrices
Start free
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Start here
Free trial
€0
12-minute taster session
- Health check and goals chat
- Feel the impulse for yourself
- No obligation
Kick-Start Month
€99
new clients only
- 4 weekly sessions
- 2 InBody body scans
- Sessions can't be carried over
Pre-season
6-Week Golf Strength
€480
12 sessions: 2 a week for 6 weeks
- Just €40 a session
- 2 InBody body scans: start and finish
- Paid up front, used within 6 weeks
Keep training
Membership
€199
per month, 1 session a week
- The study protocol: once weekly
- Twice a week: €398
- Use sessions within the month
10-Session Pack
€450
use within 6 months
- €45 a session
- Save €50 on pay as you go
- Book when it suits you
5-Session Pack
€235
use within 3 months
- €47 a session
- Save €15 on pay as you go
- Book when it suits you
The EMS training garment is bought separately. Packs and programs are for one person and can't be transferred.
Questions golfers ask
FAQ
Is EMS FDA approved?
The correct term for this kind of device is FDA-cleared. miha bodytec's whole-body EMS system has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration through its 510(k) process (K201975 and K221498), and it is certified as a medical device in Europe.
Will EMS add distance to my drives?
Honest answer: it depends on you. The published golf study measured strength, not distance, and golfers' trunk and leg strength went up significantly. Speed comes from a stronger body plus good technique. Some testing in the US reported gains in swing speed, but that was not a controlled study.
How often do I need to train?
Once a week for 20 minutes, the same as the golf study. Your muscles need 48 hours to recover after each session.
Does it hurt?
No. It feels like a strong tingle and your muscles tightening. Gerard sets the intensity for each muscle group and adjusts it as you go. Expect to feel your muscles over the next day or two.
Can I do EMS with a bad back?
Many people with ongoing, non-specific low back pain train with EMS, and research shows it can reduce that kind of pain about as well as standard back exercise. If you have a new injury, a disc problem or severe pain, check with your GP or physio first.
Who shouldn't do EMS?
EMS isn't suitable if you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, are pregnant, have epilepsy, a serious heart condition, or an acute illness or infection. We go through a health questionnaire with you before your first session.
When should I train around a round of golf?
Leave about 48 hours between a session and a big round or competition, so your muscles have recovered.
What do I wear?
You wear the miha training garment under the EMS suit. The garment is bought separately; everything else is provided.
Where are you?
Leixlip, Co. Kildare, handy for golfers from Lucan, Maynooth, Celbridge and west Dublin. Message us on WhatsApp to book and we'll send directions.
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Your first session is free
12 minutes. One-to-one with Gerard in Leixlip. Find out what your swing has been missing.