Class + Studio: Standard Session @ NOVA Fitness

Location: NYC (Tribeca)

Length: 30 mins.

Description: These sessions use EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) that pulse/contract your body through a special suit. Your muscles will be hyperactivated as you go through a series of exercises – you’ll feel contractions intensifying during your workout.

Sweat Level: 6/10 – You actually need to work up a good sweat in order to activate the suit, if you’re not sweaty enough after warm up they can spray your suit down.

Tone Level: 8/10 – We felt this immensely the following day. It’s supposed to be as effective as a 90 min workout.

Cult Level: 2/10 – No cultiness at all.

Sneakers/Props: Sneakers & you’ll be given a suit upon arrival.

Shower/Locker Situation: Lots of amenities: showers, change rooms, vanity mirrors, and towel service.

Vibe: Welcoming and friendly, but a very technical place and workout. It’s about efficiency here, not about vibes and frills!

Similar to: Shock Therapy, Platefit (from a concept perspective)

Extras: Not on CP! Don’t go if you have a pacemaker. They offer Meal Prep Services provided by Kettlebell Kitchen.

Go Back? Yes, curious to try their group classes as well (they have HIIT, barre, etc).