Dr John Noone in ‘The Conversation’: Buffy the Exercise Slayer? Understanding EMS Training Through a Performance Lens

PESS staff member Dr John Noone recently featured on ‘The Conversation’:

John Discussed:

  • The rise in popularity of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training, driven by celebrity influence and fitness trends
  • How EMS works, using electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contractions
  • Whether short, time-efficient EMS sessions can match traditional strength and conditioning approaches
  • The importance of applying evidence-based principles when evaluating new training methods

You can read John’s article HERE:
https://theconversation.com/buffy-the-exercise-slayer-sarah-michelle-gellars-ems-workout-trend-explained-281039

The Conversation is a global platform that showcases academic expertise, helping to explain complex topics and provide research-informed perspectives on current issues.

You can see more on The Conversation from the University of Limerick here:

https://theconversation.com/uk/search?q=university+of+limerick

John Noone, PhD

Assistant Professor in Sport & Exercise Physiology,

Course Director BSc. Sport and Exercise Sciences,

Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences,

University of Limerick

Email: john.noone@ul.ie

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ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/John-Noone?ev=hdr_xprf

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5733-4816

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