Mississauga has no shortage of yoga studios, and yoga is wonderful for flexibility and calm. But if your goal is a stronger, leaner body, yoga alone rarely gets you there. EMS at Speciale Fitness on Lakeshore Road West is a coach-led, full-body strength workout in just 20 minutes, close to home with parking out front. Here is an honest comparison for 2026, plus how to try EMS free.
What yoga is great for
A good yoga class improves flexibility, balance and stress. If yoga makes you feel good, keep it. This is about what yoga does not do, not about quitting it.
Where yoga falls short
Yoga builds very little muscle. It does not load your muscles the way strength training does, so it will not tone your arms, lift your glutes or raise your metabolism much on its own.
Where EMS is different on Lakeshore Road
At our 1801 Lakeshore Road West studio, easy to reach from Port Credit, Clarkson and Lorne Park, EMS fires up to 90% of your muscles at once while a coach guides you. That builds the lean muscle yoga leaves out, in a 20-minute session.
Time and results
A yoga class runs 60 to 90 minutes; an EMS session is a complete 20, with your results measured on Fit3D scans so progress is visible.
The best answer: both
Yoga for flexibility and calm, EMS for strength and shape. 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 yoga in Mississauga?
For strength, tone and fat loss, yes. Yoga is excellent for flexibility and stress, but builds very little muscle. Many members do both.
Can I do yoga and EMS together?
Absolutely. Yoga covers flexibility, EMS covers full-body strength in 20 minutes. They pair very well.
Is the first session free in Mississauga?
Yes, your first Starting Point Session at our Lakeshore Road West studio is completely free.
