
Aug 14, 2026
✦WIRED
I Wore an Electrical Muscle Stimulation Body Suit to Zap Myself Into Fitness
Electrical muscle stimulation suits now promise to boost fitness by zapping muscles during workouts. Companies like Pepper offer home suits to save time, claiming 20 minutes equals an hour of traditional exercise. Research shows these devices help build muscle strength, though experts say they do not necessarily reduce body fat.