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Effect of long-term whole body vibration training on visceral adipose tissue: a preliminary report
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| Aim: To determine the effect of whole body vibration (WBV), combined with caloric restriction, on weight, body composition and metabolic risk factors in overweight and obese adults. Methods: A randomized, controlled study with a 6-month intervention period and a 6-month 'no intervention' follow-up. 61 of the 79 participants completed the study. Data were collected at baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months in the control group (CONTROL), the diet only group (DIET), the diet plus fitness group (FITNESS) and the diet plus WBV group (VIBRATION). Results: Weight decreased significantly in all three intervention groups. Only FITNESS and VIBRATION managed to maintain a weight loss of 5% or more in the long term. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) changed most in VIBRATION: -47.8 ± 41.2 and -47.7 ± 45.7 cm2 after 6 and 12 months respectively compared to CONTROL (-3.6 ± 20.5 or +26.3 ± 30.6 cm2), DIET (-24.3 ± 29.8 or -7.5 ± 28.3 cm2) and FITNESS (-17.6 ± 36.6 or -1.6 ± 33.3 cm2) (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Combining aerobic exercise or WBV training with caloric restriction can help to achieve a sustained long-term weight loss of 5-10%. These preliminary data show that WBV training may have the potential to reduce VAT more than aerobic exercise in obese adults, possibly making it a meaningful addition to future weight loss programs. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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Obesity facts
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Obesity facts
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2010
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1662-4025
1662-4033
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DOI
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10.1159/000301785
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3
:2
(2010)
, p. 93-100
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000277458200004
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