FDA cleared means the FDA found the device substantially equivalent to one already on the market. It is a real regulatory review you can look up by its number, and it is not a promise of any particular fitness result. Affiliate link: we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
EMS studios have quietly spread across the United States: 91 verified locations across 25 states as of July 2026, led by BODY20's franchise push. Every studio below comes from the chains' own official location pages, checked this month. Pick your state and see what is near you.
Related: or skip the studio and train at home →
Related: looking for a studio in Germany? →
Related: looking for a studio in the UK? →
The chains, compared
| Chain | Session | Footprint | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BODY20 | 20 min | 64 locations, 21 states | membership-based; pricing not published on site (quoted per studio) |
| OHM Fitness | 25 min | 8 locations, 5 states | $199/mo unlimited studio membership published on site (coach-led group EMS) |
| Manduu | 15 min | 9 locations, 4 states | pricing not published (contact studio); first session free |
| Bodystreet | 20 min (once weekly) | 4 locations, 1 state | varies by studio; Winter Garden publishes 2-session trial $29, memberships from ~$216/mo |
| E-Street Studio | 20 min | 3 locations, 1 state | pricing not published; first session free |
| Fitopia EMS | 20 min | 2 locations, 1 state | pricing not published on site |
| Pulse Performance Studio | 20 min | 1 locations, 1 state | $29 intro session; membership pricing not published |
Verified from official chain location pages, July 2026. Footprints change fast in this space; a couple of BODY20 sitemap entries may be presale studios. Independent single-location studios exist in most big cities and are worth a local search too.
No studio near you? You have two options
First, check back: BODY20 alone has over 300 franchise agreements signed, so coverage is spreading quickly. Second, skip the commute entirely. A home suit costs about what four months of studio membership costs, and it is the same technology. Our pick is the Visionbody PowerSuit: wireless, dry electrodes, no subscription. Use code ROUTINES50 for $56.70 off at checkout. Start with our cost comparison if you want the full math, and read the safety guide before your first session.
What to expect at your first studio session
Sessions run 15 to 25 minutes depending on the chain. You wear a provided suit, a trainer sets the intensity per muscle group, and you move through simple exercises while the current does the recruiting. Published guidelines recommend starting at one session a week for the first eight to ten weeks, and every reputable studio will follow something close to that. Most chains offer a free or cheap first session, so trying it before you commit costs almost nothing.
FAQ
How do I find EMS training near me?
Use the state selector above. BODY20 is the largest US chain with locations in 21 states; OHM Fitness, Manduu, Bodystreet, E-Street, Fitopia and Pulse Performance cover several more.
How much do EMS studios charge?
Intro sessions run $29 or less. Regular pricing lands between $35 and $60 per session, with unlimited memberships around $199 to $250 per month depending on the chain and city.
What if there is no EMS studio in my state?
Home suits deliver the same whole-body EMS technology without the commute. Visionbody's wireless suit is the one we recommend for home use, and it pays for itself in about six months versus studio pricing.
Is studio EMS better than a home suit?
For learning correct intensity, yes: a licensed trainer matters when you start. Long term, the best option is whichever one you consistently use. Many people do an intro month at a studio and then switch to a home suit.
More from our EMS hub
Frequently asked questions
How do I find EMS training near me?
Search the equipment names as well as the format, because studios often list the brand rather than the words EMS training. Map searches for whole body EMS, electro muscle stimulation, and system names such as Wiemspro or XBody surface locations that plain searches miss. Physio clinics and personal training gyms sometimes run EMS as a side service without advertising it. Call before you drive, since US coverage is thin.
What happens in a first EMS studio session?
Expect a health screening first, since whole body EMS is 18 and over and rules out pacemakers and other implanted devices, pregnancy, epilepsy, serious heart conditions, active cancer, fever and open wounds. Then you are fitted into a suit, warmed up, and walked through slow simple movements while the trainer raises each muscle group from level zero. Sessions run about 20 minutes. This is general information, not medical advice.
What should I wear and bring to an EMS studio?
A thin seamless layer is all you need under the suit, with no padding, no underwire and no thick seams, because anything bulky lifts the electrodes off your skin. Some studios hand you their own base layer at the door, so ask when you book. Bring water and expect to sweat. Wet systems need you damp first, dry electrode systems need nothing at all.
What should I ask before I book my first studio session?
Four things. Whether the session is one on one or shared, since that changes how closely a trainer watches your levels. Whether the suit is a wet system or dry electrodes, because wet systems need wetting before every workout. Whether they screen you for contraindications first. And how they price it, per session or as a block, plus whether a package locks you into a contract.
Is there anyone who should not book an EMS session?
Yes. Standard whole body EMS contraindications include a pacemaker or any implanted electronic device, pregnancy, epilepsy, serious heart conditions, active cancer, fever, and open wounds or acute injury over the electrode areas. It is also 18 and over only. A good studio asks about all of this before you sign anything. Clear it with your doctor if any of it applies. This is general information, not medical advice.
What if there is no EMS studio in my state?
US coverage is patchy, and plenty of states have nothing within a reasonable drive. A home suit is the practical alternative. Visionbody ships from its US store in Miami at $1,890, with $56.70 off using ROUTINES50, free shipping across the USA, and it runs from the My Visionbody app on iOS and Android with no subscription. You trade the trainer for a schedule that fits around you instead of a two hour round trip.
Is studio EMS better than a home suit?
A studio gives you a trainer setting your levels and watching your form, which matters most in your first few sessions. A home suit gives you the same 20 minute format on your own schedule with no per session fee. Plenty of people use a studio to learn what a correct working level feels like, then buy a suit once they can judge it for themselves.
Is a studio's equipment held to a higher standard than a suit I use at home?
Regulation follows the device, not the room it's used in. Visionbody is FDA cleared under 510(k) number K222386, which means the FDA reviewed it and found it substantially equivalent to a muscle stimulator already legally sold. That number takes a minute to look up, so ask any studio for the one behind the system they strap you into and compare. Clearance confirms a review happened, it doesn't promise a particular result. Still, a suit you can verify travels home with you.