Compex Announces New Wireless Muscle Stimulation Devices
The upcoming smartphone-compatible EMS range aims to streamline training and recovery for athletes.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Running
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Compex announced its new Ultimate EMS range, a set of wireless electrical muscle stimulation devices featuring smartphone controls and updated muscle intelligence technology. The product is scheduled for an official launch in mid-November 2026.
Why it matters
The new hardware aims to simplify the integration of electrical stimulation into training and recovery routines for athletes. It shifts the user interface to an app-based system that offers personalized goals and electrode placement guidance.
The new range features wireless pods with magnetic electrode connections and MI 2.0 muscle intelligence technology. The effectiveness of these specific stimulation parameters in diverse training populations remains an area for ongoing user-directed evaluation.
The players
Compex
A developer of electrical muscle stimulation devices designed for athletic recovery and training support.
Kilian Jornet
A professional endurance athlete who has incorporated Compex stimulation technology into his training regimen since 2006.
The details
The system utilizes electrical impulses delivered through skin-applied electrodes to trigger involuntary muscle contractions. Users manage their sessions via a smartphone app compatible with iOS and Android, which provides structured training plans and visual guidance for correct electrode placement. The wireless pods rely on magnetic connections to transmit these signals.
Timeline
Kilian Jornet has used Compex devices since 2006.
The official product launch is expected around mid-November 2026.
Health Landscape
Electrical muscle stimulation remains a common recovery tool among endurance athletes looking to augment traditional training regimens. This release follows a long-term industry trend toward integrating mobile-app connectivity with professional-grade recovery hardware.
Athletes considering these devices should ensure the stimulation settings align with their current training load and recovery needs. It is worth discussing with your doctor or a physical therapist whether electrical muscle stimulation is an appropriate addition to your specific recovery protocol.
The takeaway
Electrical muscle stimulation can be a useful, accessible tool for managing post-training recovery when integrated properly into a routine. Always prioritize consulting with a medical professional or certified physical therapist to ensure any new recovery device is safe for your individual health profile.
Further reading
For more information on recovery tools for endurance athletes, visit our Running section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by T3.
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