Here is one of the most common things we hear from new members at Soma Fit Club: “I know I need to work out. I just do not have the time.”
It is not an excuse. It is reality for a lot of people in Quebec. Long commutes, demanding careers, family responsibilities, and everything else that fills a modern life do not leave room for 90-minute gym sessions five days a week. And so exercise gets pushed to the bottom of the list, where it quietly stays until something goes wrong, a back injury, rising fatigue, a doctor’s comment about cholesterol.
The problem is not motivation. It is logistics. And EMS training at Soma Fit Club was built to solve exactly that.
The Real Reason People Stop Going to the Gym
Time is the number one reason people abandon gym memberships. A 2023 survey of gym members across Canada found that the average person intends to go four times per week when they sign up and actually goes fewer than two times within three months.
The friction adds up fast. Getting to the gym. Changing. Waiting for equipment. Managing a workout that takes over an hour. Showering and getting back to your day. For many people, the total time investment per session is closer to two hours once you account for travel and transition time.
When the calendar fills up, the gym is the easiest thing to cut. And when you miss enough sessions, you stop going altogether.
What Changes With 20-Minute EMS Training
A session at Soma Fit Club takes 20 minutes. That is not a compressed version of a longer workout. It is a complete, trainer-led training session that uses EMS technology to activate more muscle fibers than conventional exercise can, meaning your body does the equivalent work of a 90-minute traditional gym session in one-third of the time.
When you visit Soma Fit Club three times per week following the recommended formula of two strength sessions and one cardio session, your weekly training commitment is 60 minutes. You would spend more time than that sitting in traffic on the way to a big-box gym.
The sessions themselves are efficient by design. There is no standing around deciding what to do next, no waiting for a bench to open up, and no drifting through a workout without clear direction. Your trainer is with you from start to finish. Every minute is purposeful.
The Problem of Inconsistency
Consistency is the most important variable in any fitness program. A perfect training plan followed inconsistently will always produce worse results than a good training plan followed regularly.
Short, scheduled sessions are dramatically easier to maintain than long, open-ended ones. When something only takes 20 minutes, it is harder to justify canceling. It fits between meetings. It fits on a lunch break. It fits before pickup.
Members at Soma Fit Club consistently report that the short session format is the primary reason they finally built a fitness habit that stuck, after years of starting and stopping with traditional gym memberships.
Who Benefits Most From 20-Minute EMS Sessions
This format works especially well for:
- Professionals with unpredictable or packed schedules
- Parents who manage their time in small windows
- People returning to fitness after a long break
- Anyone who has tried traditional gyms and struggled with consistency
- People with joint or mobility limitations who need low-impact options
- Athletes looking for an efficient cross-training method
The sessions are also available as home visits and office visits for members who cannot make it to a studio. Soma Fit Club is designed around the reality of your schedule, not an idealized version of it.
What 60 Minutes Per Week Can Actually Accomplish
With the three-session weekly formula at Soma Fit Club, members regularly report results including:
- Visible body composition changes within six weeks
- Increased strength and functional mobility
- Improved posture and reduced back pain
- Higher energy levels throughout the week
- Reduced stress and better sleep quality
These are not outcomes reserved for people with unlimited time. They are the results of three weekly 20-minute commitments, made consistently, with proper guidance.
EMS Training for Busy Quebecers
Soma Fit Club has locations throughout Quebec, including Griffintown, Laval, Boucherville, Rosemere, Place Ville Marie, and Quebec City, with more openings underway. Sessions can be booked around your calendar, and because the studio model limits sessions to three clients per trainer, your slot is yours. There is no crowded peak hour.
If you have tried to make fitness work and the time barrier always wins, the solution is not to find more hours in your day. It is to change the kind of training you do.
Frequently Asked Questions About Short EMS Workouts
Is a 20-minute workout enough to see real fitness results?
With EMS training, yes. The electrical stimulation activates significantly more muscle fibers than a conventional workout, making the session far more productive per minute. Most members see measurable changes after six sessions.
How many times per week should I do EMS training?
Soma Fit Club recommends three sessions per week: two strength and one cardio. This formula takes 60 minutes of total training time and delivers comprehensive results covering strength, endurance, and body composition.
Can I do EMS training on my lunch break?
Absolutely. A 20-minute session fits comfortably into a lunch break or any short window in your day. Many Soma Fit Club members train midday and return to work without needing a full shower.
What if I miss a session?
Your trainer will help you get back on track. Because every session is tracked, they can adjust your next session to account for any missed time and keep your progress moving forward.
Does Soma Fit Club offer flexible booking?
Yes. Sessions can be scheduled to fit your week. Soma Fit Club also offers home visits and office visits for members who prefer to train outside the studio.
Sixty minutes per week. Real results. No excuses needed. Book your free trial at Soma Fit Club and find out what your schedule actually has room for.
