Does a whole body vibration intervention have any effect on adiposity in elderly people?

Introduction: The ageing process is accompanied by an increase in fat mass (FM) and a redistribution of the adipose tissue, which are associated with several pathologies. The aim of this study was to test if an 11-weeks whole body vibration (WBV) intervention has any effect on FM in older adults. Ma...

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Published in:European Journal of Human Movement 2016-01, Vol.36 (36), p.36-47
Main Authors: González de Agüero, Alejandro, Casajús Mallén, José Antonio, Gómez Cabello, Alba, Vicente Rodriguez, Germán, Ara Royo, Ignacio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ageing
body composition
composición corporal
ejercicio
entrenamiento
envejecimiento
exercise
fat mass
masa grasa
obesidad
obesity
training
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Summary:Introduction: The ageing process is accompanied by an increase in fat mass (FM) and a redistribution of the adipose tissue, which are associated with several pathologies. The aim of this study was to test if an 11-weeks whole body vibration (WBV) intervention has any effect on FM in older adults. Material and Methods: Forty-nine non-institutionalized seniors (20 men) participated in the study. Twenty-four participants (75.2±4.7 years) trained static squat-positioned on a WBV platform three times per week for eleven weeks. The remaining 25 (74.8±4.9 years) were allocated into the control group (CON). FM at the whole body, trunk, upper and lower limbs was assessed via DXA. Results: WBV and CON groups showed similar values for FM at every body region during pre- and post-testing. No significant within group variations were detected at total, trunk or arms FM; however, there was a significant decrease in legs FM in both groups (p
ISSN:2386-4095
0214-0071
2386-4095