Plenty of people in Mississauga run the waterfront to stay fit, and it has real benefits. But running is high-impact and builds little muscle, which is exactly where EMS at Speciale Fitness on Lakeshore Road West is different: a low-impact, muscle-building 20-minute workout, close to home with parking out front. Here is an honest comparison for 2026, plus how to try EMS free.
What running is good for
Running is excellent cardio, it is free, and it gets you outside along the Mississauga waterfront. If you love it, keep doing it, it is genuinely great for heart health and endurance.
What running misses
Running is repetitive high-impact on your knees, hips and ankles, and it builds very little muscle. To get lean and toned rather than just smaller, you need to build muscle, which running does not really do.
Where EMS is different
EMS fires up to 90% of your muscles at once, building the lean muscle that shapes your body and keeps your metabolism high, all low-impact. So you burn fat and build tone, not just burn calories.
Time and joints
A meaningful run takes 30 to 60 minutes; an EMS session at our 1801 Lakeshore Road West studio is a complete 20, easy to reach from Port Credit, Clarkson and Lorne Park with parking out front. Because EMS is low-impact, it is kind to the joints running stresses, and you can track your results on Fit3D scans.
Which is right for you?
If you love running and your joints are happy, keep it and add EMS for strength. If running is leaving you sore or not changing your shape, EMS is the smarter primary choice. Visit the Mississauga studio and book your free Starting Point Session. No pressure, no commitment.
Try your first session free
See what 20 minutes of EMS can do. One free session, no commitment, at our Vaughan or Mississauga studio.
Book Your Free SessionFrequently asked questions
Where is the Mississauga EMS studio?
At 1801 Lakeshore Road West, with parking out front, easy to reach from Port Credit, Clarkson, Lorne Park and Lakeshore.
Is EMS better than running for fat loss in Mississauga?
For shaping your body, often yes. Running burns calories but builds little muscle; EMS burns fat and builds lean muscle, all low-impact.
Is EMS easier on the joints than running?
Yes, much gentler. EMS is low-impact, while running is repetitive high-impact on your knees, hips and ankles.
Is the first session free in Mississauga?
Yes, your first Starting Point Session at our Lakeshore Road West studio is completely free.
