Active · The Science

Train harder. Without trying harder.

Exercise, supercharged. Vacuum, infrared, oxygen and electromagnetic stimulation make a standard session work far harder.

What it is

Exercise, amplified

Helix Active layers technology onto movement — vacuum (under-pressure) chambers, full-spectrum infrared, oxygen and high-intensity electromagnetic muscle stimulation. The aim is simple: more result from the same effort, in less time.

The mechanism

What happens inside the body

Vacuum / under-pressure

Reduced pressure around the lower body boosts blood flow to stubborn areas while you walk or cycle, supporting circulation and fat metabolism.

Full-spectrum infrared

Deep warming raises tissue temperature during exercise, supporting sweat, circulation and skin.

Electromagnetic stimulation

Intense, involuntary muscle contractions — thousands per session — build and tone muscle beyond what voluntary effort reaches.

Oxygen

Supplemental oxygen during effort supports output and recovery.

The evidence

What the research actually shows

+16%

Average increase in muscle thickness in the treated area after a HIFEM course

−19%

Average reduction in subcutaneous fat in the treated area

20,000

Muscle contractions in a single 30-minute HIFEM session

FDA-cleared

HIFEM electromagnetic body-contouring technology

High-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) body-contouring is the most studied piece of the Active range: systematic reviews report an average ~16% increase in muscle thickness and ~19% reduction in subcutaneous fat in the treated area after a short course of sessions. Vacuum and infrared training add circulation and thermal load a standard treadmill or bike can't.

Sources: HIFEM body contouring — systematic review (2023)

What it delivers

Why facilities invest

Body compositionBuild muscle and reduce fat in targeted areas.

CirculationUnder-pressure training drives blood flow where you want it.

IntensityTechnology pushes a session past what effort alone reaches.

Time-efficientMore result from less time on the floor.

Skin & toneInfrared and red light support skin alongside shaping.

A standout offerResults members genuinely can't get at home.

How it's used

Protocols that work

HIFEM: typically 4 sessions over 2–4 weeks, then top-ups.

Vacuum and infrared training: 20–40 minute sessions, several times a week.

Best stacked with recovery and cold to manage the training load.

The systems

Put technology to work.

Vacuum treadmills, infrared bikes, body-shaping and HIFEM platforms — specified for your floor.

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This page is educational and summarises published research. It is not medical advice.