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Free session (12 minutes)
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Free when you join. If you decide not to, it’s €20 for the session.
- A chat about your goals and health
- InBody 270 body composition scan
- 12 minutes in the suit with Gerard
- No obligation to join
One-to-one training on Ireland’s only medically certified miha bodytec m.ove. Every major muscle works at once, with no weights and no strain.
5.0 average rating on GoogleEMS in the press
Style Magazines · 14 April 2020
A writer trained once a week for six weeks with 20-minute EMS sessions. She felt as sore as after a full gym session and noticed she looked more toned. The article says EMS is popular with older women for strengthening the muscles that hold your posture.
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Bustle · 3 February 2025
Katie Stone did a 20-minute EMS session with a trainer. Simple squats, kicks and planks felt far harder with the impulse on, and her core worked the whole time. She was sore two days later and more aware of her muscles all week.
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Fit&Well · 8 September 2021
On The Graham Norton Show, Tom Holland said he used EMS training while getting in shape for Spider-Man. He said it works, but that it was the hardest thing he has ever done. The article adds that he also trained hard with a team of coaches.
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Leisure Opportunities · 22 June 2015
The article explains how the German-made miha bodytec system moved from elite sport and rehabilitation into everyday fitness. It names Usain Bolt and Rafael Nadal as users, and describes a trainer adjusting each muscle group during about 20 minutes a week.
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Health Club Management · 2015
Stunt double Bobby Holland Hanton explains how he uses miha bodytec, the system we train on, to stay in shape between film roles. The piece is a promotional feature for miha bodytec.
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The control unit
Gerard trains too
The suit
One-to-one coaching
Twenty minutes
Train as a coupleWho it’s for
Most people come to us for one of these four reasons. Pick yours.
No time to trainTwenty minutes, once a week. In and out in half an hour.Find out more
Tone up and lose weightBuild muscle, burn more all day, and watch it on the InBody scan.Find out more
Stronger at any ageKeep your muscle and your independence, at 50, 60 or 75.Find out more
Back and jointsDeep core strength with no bar on your back and nothing pounding.Find out more Play golf? See EMS for golfers
Your session
No machines to queue for and no routine to remember. You turn up, we do the thinking.
You put on your EMS base layer, your own miha bodytec top and shorts. We dampen the pads, fit the vest and straps, and check everything sits snugly. It takes about five minutes.
Your trainer brings up each muscle group one at a time until it feels strong but comfortable. You are always the one who says when.
Impulse on: you hold a squat, a lunge, a press. Impulse off: four seconds to breathe. Simple moves, surprisingly hard work.
Week by week the intensity rises and the rests shorten, so your body never gets the chance to coast.
Suit off, quick stretch, back to your day. Then your muscles need at least 48 hours of rest, because the rest is when they rebuild.
Google reviews
I have done 3 months with Gerard at EMS training. Its very unique form of exercise. Gerards value add to each session are the small changes or movements suggested which are sustainable changes to your day to day. Gerard has a very direct and data driven approach which makes it easier to understand and follow through. The focus on stability and balance has been really useful. Highly recommend Gerard for sessions no matter where you are in your fitness journey.
Kripa Krishnan
I had a great experience with totalbodytec. Ger is professional, friendly, and very informative. He has excellent customer service and attention to detail and made the experience smooth and stress-free. I truly appreciate his support and would highly recommend totalbodytec if you are considering EMS.
Marta Hancock
Meeting you and this system has been a great opportunity for me. The most surprising thing is that my back muscles are in excellent condition thanks to this system. Resisting the current is also very enjoyable; it's like you're moving current instead of weight. I realized I hadn't felt my back muscles before. I have the energy to lift more weight in the gym, but my wrists and lower back weren't allowing it, which was affecting my gradual progress. It didn't seem very convincing when I came for the trial session.
I've only been actively exercising for a year. My main goal is to create my best version of myself. Not a miracle, just the best I can do. My wedding is in a month, and we've planned a honeymoon afterwards. Right now, what I want to do is stay as lean as possible and gain muscle mass. I especially think my chest and shoulders need to get bigger. But my back muscles are also developing with this system, and it's helping me stand straighter.
It's great to work with a professional. I hope I can achieve significant improvement by the end of this process.
Thanks Gerard
Mert Keten
The training is high quality, has improved my posture, and significantly reduced my back pain. I’ve even discovered muscles I never knew I had. I feel great after every session, and I really like that there’s no joint strain like you’d often get with regular gym strength training. Results have been fast especially considering it only takes 20 min, would highly recommend 👏
Sofia Kraljic
I went for EMS training because I felt like my posture wasn’t good and I also wanted to lose some weight. I must say, it worked really well for me. The sessions were short but powerful, and I could feel the difference after a few times. Gerard was really helpful and guided me through everything. I felt stronger, and my posture started getting better too. It was a good experience, and I’m glad I tried it.
Athulya Mohandas
Gerrard first discussed the potential benefits of whole body electro stimulation training when we met at the gym. After reading the links to the Mayo Clinic findings, I signed up for the evaluation appointment to try things out.
I was very impressed with the system, as will as Ger's knowledge and training guidance during the session. I felt like I had done a really full workout both immediately after the appointment but also the next day - I could tell the training was really hitting all the major muscle groups.
I am 7 sessions in and would definitely recommend it to others, as well as Gerrard's approach and knowledge.
Greg Lorimer
Have so enjoyed training at Totalbodytec with Gérard help, my core posture balance and flexibility have all improved so much. My body is getting stronger each visit...my overall wellbeing has improved so much in only a matter of a few weeks.
Paul Dunne
I have been doing EMS training with Gerry for 8 weeks now and I am more than satisfied with the results in helping my balance & lower back pain (slipped disc). The sessions are efficient and intense, providing a full-body workout in just 20 minutes. Gerry is very knowledgeable and supportive, ensuring that each exercise targets the right muscles or the right area of pain in the body. I've noticed a significant improvement in my strength and overall fitness level. The experience is both challenging and fun. Could not recommend enough for anyone looking to maximize their workout or even ease chronic pain on the body!
Cian Morris
Perfect if you want to build your muscles fast and ease back pain. The sessions are short but super effective. You can really feel muscles working that you usually don’t in a regular gym. Totally recommend it!
Valeria Ortiz
I was looking for a solution to improve my back strength and core fitness when I found Totalbodytec.ie. After an impressive trial session with Gerard, I decided to give EMS training a go. I am genuinely impressed with the results. In just a few sessions my lower back and core were much stronger, and I experienced increased energy, muscle tone and flexibility. It only takes a maximum of 30 minutes per week, so ideal for those with little time to spare, and its effectiveness is supported by research. I found Gerard to be a great trainer who personalised the program specifically to my needs and goals. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about fitness, and kindly shares tips and recommendations to help stay focused.
Tamara Somers
I started training with Gerard in October and I am now on my second round. The training felt very strange at first but Gerard is very experienced and knowledgeable and always ensures I get the maximum benefit from each session.
EMS-Training is a whole body workout that increases physical strength, stimulates muscle growth, and relieves tensions and muscular imbalances and only takes 20/30 minutes one a week. Gerard adapts the workout to my individual training goals. I have Osteopenia which was resulting in a lot of back pain. Since starting EMS this has completely subsided and my back and core muscles are much stronger, Gerard constantly reminds me to correct my posture and has shown me simple exercises I can do at home.
I chose EMS training as it's clinically proven to help with my condition. The Mayo Clinics study found that once weekly EMS training significantly improves cardiovascular, metabolic and biomechanical health compared to conventional training alone.
I would highly recommend Totalybodytec. Thanks Gerard for all you help and advice.
Ann
Ann
Since I have started training sessions with Gerard, we have noticed a huge improvement in our general posture, balance and strength. My back pain has subsided and is not a constant which is amazing.
The EMS training feels bizarre at first but once you get used to it you can really notice the benefits of it. I highly recommend Totalbodytec and their services as I am really beginning to see the benefits of EMS. Gerards knowledge and evident passion for well-being makes the whole experience very pleasant
Maurice Lanigan
EMS training has improved my strength, muscle defection, mood and energy every time i done a session. Compared to regular gym weight training there is no impact on joints, ligaments or tendons. If i ever had a niggle shortly after a EMS session it would ease up. Gerard is friendly and resourceful trainer. Highly Recommended.
Patrick Klos
I would recommend EMS to anyone who needs a total body workout 💪 I had agreat experience working with Gerard. At first I thought I couldn't do it, but the way he helped me and my partner was really nice. It's only 30 minutes a week but it's like working out 90 minutes in the gym. After 10 sessions, I feel great. It's helped my lower back and even I feel stronger 💪 🙏 Great experience 💪 👍 👏
Fred Kiggundu
I have just finished my 8th session of EMS training with Gerard. At the start of my trial, I was a bit unsure of how my body react but it was great. I'm now in a better place both mentally and physically. I can now see my stomach muscles being more defined, fatigue levels have come down and I'm getting some of my flexibility back. Can't recommend it enough. Thank you, Gerard.
Rachel Dufficy
I have completed 10 classes of EMS! No more pain of my back. My skin structure is much better than before EMS. Gerard is always very helpful and he pays attention to details! Definietly, I will be back for EMS to Him. Highly recommended.
Magda Boruc
Both myself and my wife had a number of EMS sessions with Ger. We both found them very beneficial. I had a shoulder injury which Ger was able to concentrate on and had huge improvement with movement and strengthening along with general fitness benefits. Like doing a 3 hour gym workout in 30 minutes. Highly recommend
Keith Croly
I’m not going to lie, I was a little nervous walking into my first appointment. The thought of being hooked up to a machine that sends impulses to my body was a little intimidating. After chatting to Ger I was put at ease. It’s fast and effectiveIt fits perfectly into my busy schedule and best of all it works. After 10 sessions, I can see a visible change in my body I’ve more energy and best of all my clothes are looser. I also had a shoulder injury which has improved since starting EMS. Ger has been a great support giving advice on healthy eating and exercise to do at home. I would recommend EMS you’ve nothing to loose and your first session is free.
Thanks Ger
Yvonne Carpenter
I was instantly interested when I first heard about EMS from Gerard as I had been wanting to do something to improve my core strength and tone up. I have a total aversion to gyms and am not motivated enough to take on an exercise programme on my own. The idea of a 20-minute session once or twice a week really appealed to me so I decided to take Gerard up on the offer of a free session to try out EMS. I then signed up for a 10-session course and completed it in about 6 weeks. I felt the benefits of it after the first session, looked forward to coming back for more, and really saw results after about 5 sessions. I definitely felt stronger, my waistline lost a couple of inches and my hip, which has always felt weak and occasionally achy due to an old injury, really improved. Gerard gives personalised, individualised training; the sessions vary each time which keeps it interesting; all areas are targeted with added focus on specifics as required. He is passionate about EMS and works towards achieving your goals. He has given me so many tips to help maintain my fitness at home which take very little effort and time - even I can do it! The flexibility around booking sessions made it very easy to fit it in with my schedule. I'm looking forward to booking another round!
Carmel O'Sullivan
I decided to try EMS with Totalbodytec as a way to build up my general muscle fitness while minimising impact on joints and tendons. I was very impressed with the results after only a couple of weeks especially my core strength which gave me the confidence to get back into football and higher impact exercises.
Many of the world's top athletes employ EMS to supplement their general fitness routines and the technology is well understood.
I would recommend Totalbodytec if you are looking to build up fitness in a low impact fashion, recovering from injury, or you are a high performer looking to improve muscle and core fitness in a time efficient manner.
Paul Egan
I have been diagnosed with multiple levels nerve compression at L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 in the lower back and even suggested to do surgery as had been suffering with very excruciating pain for a long time and nearly tried everything but nothing helped.
After taking several EMs sessions and some shock wave therapy with Gerrard at Totalbodytech l could for the first time ever feel the relief l never had before and can already believe and understand that my body is in repair mode and trying to heal itself slowly. I trust the process and surely am Confident that this will take away my pain and heal me forever.
Thanks alot for everything Gerrard and Totalbodytech for all the support and constant care.
Preston Rodrigues
Gérard is a incredible knowledgeable coach and has a great understanding of what the body needs to achieve a sustainable path to strength and mobility. EMS works many parts of the body that are not achievable in a general workout while avoiding the pitfalls of over exertion that usually ends up in injury.
Paul M Gavin
I went to gerrard with a mixed mindset on ems training however after doing only 2 sessions in to a 10 session period i was fully convinced muscle groups where being activated that have not for a very long time would highly recommend this training if your looking to tone up or if you have a light injury as the process reduces injury time frame
Alan Perry
Been doing this for a while now and I have to admit, at first I was sceptical. I’ve had a motorbike accident, and without doing this therapy I wouldn’t be able to function properly. Absolutely massively beneficial. Ger is brilliant and guides you through it from start to finish. I would massively recommend anyone to try it, you will be shocked at how it develops your body and coordination.
Aaron Casey
I have attending gerrard for a good few sessions i have found gerard to be very professional and interested in helping me achieve my goals.
Ann Marie Martin
Fantastic experience, Gerard an unbelievable coach, cant beat the feeling of strength and well-being. Bodytec has helped me so much with my racket sports especially padel tennis 👍
Rufina Kissane
Ger has great knowledge and personalised exercises for everyone,whether it is muscle building or recovering from injury is the right place for it.
I would recommend Ger to family and friends.
Catalin Fatul
Ger has a great knowledge and plenty advice for exercise, fitness and diet which is all included in the price. Highly recommend him to anybody looking to improve any or all of the above
Dylan Melvin
Went in to total body tech to try it out to help build up my muskcles and never tried this system before so as to trying something different than gym work out and I have to say I was very emprassed so tired after first work out but with more work outs feeling much fitter and more flexible 💪 I really rekomended it
Przemek Wylegly
I’m not usually a person who writes reviews but I was so impressed with the results I got working with Ger I felt compelled to, 30 minutes a week and you see and feel results almost immediately not only weight loss but joint pain I’d struggled with for years went away and when you couple this highly effective method of training with Ger’s vast knowledge of nutrition training and sports science this is a no brainer I highly recommend this service
Joe Walsh
It has improved my strength, flexibility and stamina. I highly recommend this training under the experienced guidance of Gerard.
Tony Dunne
I have been going to Gerry for 2 years now in that space of time I had an operation on 3 hernia's (nothing to do with bodytec) and Gerry helped me with my recovery motivation and fear I'm back in full swing and loving it thanks Gerry keep up the good work
Philip Homan
Ger's knowledge and experience is second to none and this method was instrumental in improving my chronic sciatic pain....
Emmet
Emmet Torley
Excellent way of improving fitness and in my case building back up the muscle strength of my left leg ACL.
Patrick Herlihy
It is well worth doing great for building muscle after injury
Ray Doyle
Excellent service an attention to detail from start to finish. Would totally recommend Totalbodytec
Terry Kavanagh
Really helpful!
Scientifically proved.
N. Fernandes
Just finished 10 session program with Ger and found it very beneficial. Excellent for strength work without stressing you joints and improved balance following the sessions. Would consider doing it again. Antoinette
Antoinette Jamieson
I have had 9 sessions with Gerard now and have really enjoyed them , zero stress on your joints while getting a really good workout done. I have had huge improvement on lower back and shoulder issues that have been troubling me for a long time. Liam
Liam Kelly
Client stories
Eight clients, in their own words, all filmed here in Leixlip. Read what they say, or tap a picture to watch.
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Dropped a dress size
“I’ve dropped a dress size, and my injuries are basically gone.”
“I began EMS training with Gerard when I was looking for a fitness solution and something to help strengthen my lower back. I saw results almost immediately. Ever since, my fitness has really improved, I have dropped a dress size and any injuries I had are basically gone. The benefits are genuinely incredible. I highly recommend it.”
Bus driver, 10 sessions in
“After ten sessions I feel much stronger.”
“After ten sessions I feel much stronger and my muscles are bigger. I recommend this to anyone who wants to come and do it. It is really good, and it is good for your health as well. I really feel good.”
Bus driver, keeping fit
“I run up the stairs now, and run back down, and I don’t have a problem with it.”
“It keeps me fit. I can run up the stairs now, and run back down, and I don’t have a problem with it. Crossing the road, I’m never in a hurry, because I just walk fairly fast. It’s made me more mobile than anything else, and it keeps me healthy. That’s my goal.”
First session
“It’s very different, and it’s a good feeling.”
“It’s very different, it’s a good feeling and it’s interesting. I’d definitely like to try it again.”
Tennis player, 8 sessions in
“My stamina has increased a lot, and I can hit the ball much further.”
“I play tennis outside of EMS, and I’ve noticed I’ve been performing much better. My stamina has increased a lot, and with my strength in hitting the ball I can send it much further. Overall it has really improved my tennis.”
First session
“You can feel everything working.”
“It’s hard to start, but as I got into it, it got a bit easier. You can feel everything working.”
First session
“A feeling I’ve never felt before, and I’m definitely coming back.”
“I think it was amazing. It was such a weird feeling, one I’ve never felt before, but I’m definitely going to come back. I feel so good after, like I’ve just done a full workout. I’m sweating, and I’m so tired now.”
Ex-footballer, 8 sessions in
“For the last three weeks I’ve had no pain. Zero pain.”
“I was a bit sceptical at the start, but I’m absolutely glad I did it. I didn’t come here for body shape, I came here to relieve pain. I’m a past footballer with a lot of injuries, a broken ankle and a dodgy shoulder. For the last three weeks I’ve had no pain, zero pain. That’s what I’m here for. It’s well worth it.”
Prices
Every session is private and one-to-one: one client, or one couple, at a time. No joining fee.
Start here
€0
Free when you join. If you decide not to, it’s €20 for the session.
Most people
€199 a month
One 20-minute session every week.
Faster results
€348 a month
Two 20-minute sessions every week, at least 48 hours apart. You save €50 a month.
New members only: two InBody scans free. Your own miha bodytec base layer is a one-off €60. Sessions are for the month you pay for. Miss a session and it’s gone.
Your trainer
Gerard has trained clients with EMS for eleven years. He is in his sixties and still trains in the suit every week. He sets your levels, watches every movement, and for twenty minutes his only job is you.
More services
Measure your progress and recover between sessions, in the same studio.
Muscle, body fat, visceral fat and water balance in under a minute. Far more honest than the bathroom scales.
Free, no obligationTwenty quiet minutes of red and near-infrared light. Clients use it to wind down and recover between sessions.
€25 for 20 minutesStubborn heel, Achilles or tendon pain? That’s a job for shockwave, at our sister clinic. Visit EMS Shockwave
Celebrities
Olympic champions, Hollywood names and one of Europe’s biggest football clubs train with EMS. In Leixlip you train on miha bodytec, the system a Hollywood stuntman calls a game-changer.
See the famous namesFeatured article
“miha bodytec is a game-changer”
Bobby Holland Hanton, stunt double for James Bond, Batman and Thor
Read his storyGood to know
EMS stands for electrical muscle stimulation. You wear a miha bodytec suit with electrode pads over your main muscle groups. While you do simple movements such as squats and lunges, the suit sends low-frequency impulses that make those muscles contract harder than they would on their own. Your trainer controls every muscle group separately.
Yes, because nearly every major muscle group is working at the same time, and deep muscle fibres that are hard to reach in a normal workout are switched on too. The work is intense enough that your muscles then need at least 48 hours of rest to recover, which is why most clients train once a week.
No. It feels like a strong tingling and tightening, a bit like someone squeezing the muscle for you. Your trainer starts low and raises each muscle group only as far as you are comfortable. You will probably feel it the next day, as you would after any good workout.
No. The impulse works in a rhythm: a few seconds of work, then a four-second rest, over and over. As you get used to it, your trainer gradually shortens the rest so the session keeps challenging you.
No. They look similar but do different jobs. A TENS machine sends a mild signal to your nerves to dull pain, and it does not train anything. EMS sends a stronger signal to the muscle itself so that it contracts and works. Total Body TEC is EMS training: exercise, with a trainer, for your whole body.
Find us
Minutes from Lucan, Maynooth and Celbridge. Sessions are by appointment, and we send you the exact address and directions when you book.
A chat about your goals, an InBody 270 scan and a 12-minute trial in the suit. No obligation, and nothing to bring but a bottle of water.
Leixlip, Co. Kildare, minutes from Maynooth, Celbridge and Lucan