'EMS Training' Developed by NASA Introduced at Senior-Only Gym in Dongjak District

EMS Training Introduced for Seniors in Dongjak District
10-Week Program at the Senior-Only Gym

Dongjak District in Seoul (Mayor Park Ilha) will become the first autonomous district to introduce "EMS Training" to help local seniors enjoy a healthy old age, launching a pilot program at the end of this month.

Park Ilha, mayor of Dongjak District, is delivering a greeting at the opening ceremony of the "Senior Citizens Only Gym" held last month at the Seoul Dongjak Cultural Welfare Center. Provided by Dongjak District.

EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) training uses a low-frequency full-body suit developed by NASA, allowing for high-intensity workouts in a short amount of time. It is known to be highly efficient for improving physical strength, as just 20 minutes of EMS training can provide the same effect as six hours of regular exercise.

The district developed this program in response to concerns that age-related muscle loss can lead to various health issues. The program will be offered to 24 residents aged 65 or older, operating until the end of October this year. Applications will be accepted starting at 9 a.m. on the 29th of this month at the "Senior-Only Gym" on the first floor of the Dongjak Cultural Welfare Center.

The program will run for a total of 10 weeks, beginning with an orientation on September 2, followed by a one-week pre-assessment, eight weeks of personalized one-on-one training (twice a week), and a one-week post-assessment. "PulseOn," a company based in the Soongsil University Startup Center, will operate the program. Participants will be able to directly check their progress through body composition and physical function assessments conducted before and after the program.

In particular, the "Senior-Only Gym," where the training will take place, has received an enthusiastic response since its opening last month. Any senior aged 65 or older can use the facility for an affordable fee of 10,000 won per month (or 500 won for a day pass) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Two professional instructors are always present, and specialized programs such as Pilates and fall prevention are also offered free of charge.

Mayor Park Ilha of Dongjak District said, "I hope that EMS training, introduced for the first time in an autonomous district, will provide tangible benefits in strengthening seniors' muscles," adding, "We will continue to actively promote welfare and sports policies for seniors through innovative initiatives."

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