Why PEMF is one of the most talked-about protocols for 2026
(And why you don’t need a £30k system to run it)
When Bryan Johnson shares something from his longevity routine, people pay attention. Not because he’s selling a product, but because he shares real results.
In a mailer about the protocols he’s focused on the past year, Bryan included PEMF alongside wellness tools like sauna, intermittent hypoxia, and magic mushrooms (Yes! Shrooms). But it’s likely that for some PEMF was the least familiar item on that list.
PEMF, or Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, uses electromagnetic fields delivered at specific frequencies and intensities to interact with the body, and is often explored as part of recovery and performance routines.
Along with his list, Bryan shared the full PEMF protocol he’s currently running. Breaking down session length, intensity, frequency, structure, and how often he’s using it. In his breakdown he also referenced the type of system he’s using to run the protocol, a professional grade set up with a price tag over the £30,000 mark.
Which leads to a simple question, do you need to spend that much on a PEMF system to get the same results?
NO! You don’t need a £30k+ system to run a structured PEMF protocol
When you look at Bryans protocol and strip it back, what Bryan is sharing isn’t a product, it’s a routine.
His protocol is built around a few simple steps, frequency, intensity, session length, and how those change throughout his sessions. And here’s the important part, none of these elements are exclusive to £30k systems.
Now, higher intensity systems do tend to cost more, this is because output can matter, and more powerful systems require complex equipment. But even at the higher intensity end of PEMF, you don’t need to spend £30,000+ to run a protocol similar to Bryans. What matters is having the intensities you require, and control over these 3 key elements:
- Intensity
- Frequency
- Session time
This is where the CELLER8 Max comes into play. Max is designed to give both home users and professionals access to them same elements, at a high intensity (up to 24,000 gauss!) allowing people to replicate protocols like Bryans without having to spend over £30K…
In simple terms, it’s not the same system but can let you create the same routines.
The real conversation around PEMF isn’t about owning the most expensive system in the room. It’s about how sessions are made, how often they’re used, and whether they work for your body.
You don’t need a £30,000 system to think seriously about PEMF.
You just need the right level of control.
