Elaine makes training look like a pretty good time. 😊
Which makes sense — she runs Paragon EMS up in Vancouver, so she knows exactly what good coaching looks like from the other side of the mirror.
This one's a throwback to the day she came down and trained with us at Charge. Two EMS studio owners, one session, a lot of mutual respect (and yeah, we made her work for it).
Big shoutout to Sander too, who coached Elaine through the session and made sure it was dialed in specifically for her, same way we'd want any client walking through our doors treated.
20 minutes. Good coaching. Good energy. And honestly, a pretty fun way to spend an afternoon with someone who gets it.
Always great having you at Charge, Elaine. Anytime you're in town. 👊
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Every once in a while, I get to be the client. 😄
I always try to get two EMS sessions in for myself every week — it's non-negotiable. This one's a bit of a throwback — you can probably tell by Sander's hair. 😂
It's a good gut-check too. If we're going to call ourselves leaders in EMS training, someone's gotta make sure the training still holds up to Charge standard. Sander passed the test. I was recovering for days. 😅
It's easy to forget how much good coaching matters when you're the one usually giving it. Good to be reminded from the other side every now and then.
Thanks for putting me to work, Sander. 💪
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Your posture shifts to compensate.�
EMS training fires those dormant muscles back up, your core, your glutes, all of it!�
Ready to wake your body back up?
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06/22/2026
Your Brain Activates Muscles Before You Move
Before any movement, lifting, stepping, or even posture adjustment, your brain has already started the process. It sends electrical signals through the central nervous system, down the spinal cord, and into motor neurons, which carry instructions directly to your muscles. Only then do your muscles contract and create movement.
EMS works alongside this natural system. Instead of waiting for the brain to trigger every signal, EMS delivers controlled impulses directly to motor neurons, helping activate muscle fibers more efficiently and effectively.
Yasmeen came to Charge Fitness dealing with a list of ailments and left with something she didn't expect — a reason to keep going.
In her words: Is it easy? No. Is it worth it? Yes. Are you worth it? 100%.
If you've been sitting on the fence, let Yasmeen's words be the nudge.
Schedule an intro call with us today, link in Bio.
Thanks Yasmeen, looking great!! 🙏❤️💪
We take our training seriously.
Everything else? Not so much. 😆
Sometimes the workout gets tough and people start looking for the nearest exit...
Good thing they usually come back.
Fitness doesn't have to be miserable to be effective. In fact, one of the best predictors of long-term success is finding a form of exercise you actually enjoy showing up for.
A little hard work.
A little laughter.
A lot of consistency.
That's a combination we can get behind.
Who else has tried to disappear mid-workout? 👇
One of the biggest barriers to exercise isn't motivation.
It's time.
Our EMS sessions are just 20 minutes long because the electrical muscle stimulation technology helps recruit more muscle fibres during each exercise, allowing us to create a very effective workout in a fraction of the time of traditional training.
No crowded gym.
No waiting for equipment.
No spending hours exercising.
Just focused, efficient training designed for busy people who want to prioritize their health without sacrificing their schedule.
Think you might be too busy to exercise? We may have a solution for that.
Send us a message to learn more.
One of the most common things I hear is:
"My metabolism just isn't what it used to be."
And while there is some truth to that, the bigger issue is often something we don't talk about enough: muscle loss.
As we age, we naturally begin to lose muscle mass if we don't actively challenge and maintain it. The problem is that muscle does far more than help us look strong.
Muscle plays an important role in:
• Metabolic health
• Blood sugar regulation
• Energy levels
• Strength and mobility
• Maintaining independence as we age
This is one reason strength training becomes increasingly important over time.
Whether you choose traditional resistance training, EMS training, or a combination of both, maintaining muscle is one of the best investments you can make in your long-term health.
The goal isn't just to live longer.
The goal is to stay strong, capable, and independent while you do.
05/30/2026
A lot of people are using GLP-1 medications right now, and whether someone decides to use them or not is completely their personal decision.
What we do think is important to talk about is what can happen during rapid weight loss if muscle isn’t being prioritized along the way.
GLP-1 medications suppress appetite, which often puts people into a calorie deficit very quickly. While that can absolutely lead to weight loss, running too large of a deficit for too long affects energy levels, recovery, and muscle retention.
Your body is always adapting to the demands placed on it.
If you aren’t consuming enough protein, and your muscles aren't being challenged consistently, you will start to lose muscle
This is one of the reasons resistance training is so important during weight loss.
When muscles contract under resistance, it sends a signal to the body that the muscle tissue is still necessary and should be preserved. Combined with adequate protein intake, this helps support muscle retention while reducing body fat.
Our goal isn’t simply to help people become lighter.
It’s to help people become stronger, more capable, more resilient, and healthier while improving the ratio of muscle to body fat over time.
A different kind of recovery session at Charge Fitness.
Our Full Body TENS Sessions are designed to gently stimulate the muscles, support circulation, improve body awareness, and help the nervous system downshift.
These sessions can be especially helpful if you’re feeling tight, stressed, under-recovered, or disconnected from certain muscle groups.
Led by Sander Leir, our trainer and Yoga Therapy Practitioner, these sessions combine electrical stimulation with intentional movement and recovery-focused guidance.
Every second Thursday at 6:15PM.
Video featuring our long term client Danée who is so awesome for helping us with this video. Thanks Danée! 💛💛
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