Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation versus High-Intensity Resistance Exercise on Body Composition and Strength: A Randomized Controlled Study
Joint Authors
Kemmler, Wolfgang
Bebenek, Michael
Fröhlich, Michael
Teschler, Marc
Weißenfels, Anja
Kohl, Matthias
von Stengel, Simon
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
High-intensity (resistance) exercise (HIT) and whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) are both approaches to realize time-efficient favorable changes of body composition and strength.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of WB-EMS compared with the gold standard reference HIT, for improving body composition and muscle strength in middle-aged men.
Forty-eight healthy untrained men, 30–50 years old, were randomly allocated to either HIT (2 sessions/week) or a WB-EMS group (3 sessions/2 weeks) that exercised for 16 weeks.
HIT was applied as “single-set-to-failure protocol,” while WB-EMS was conducted with intermittent stimulation (6 s WB-EMS, 4 s rest; 85 Hz, 350 ms) over 20 minutes.
The main outcome parameters were lean body mass (LBM) as determined via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and maximum dynamic leg-extensor strength (isokinetic leg-press).
LBM changes of both groups (HIT 1.25 ± 1.44% versus WB-EMS 0.93 ± 1.15 %) were significant ( p = .
001 ); however, no significant group differences were detected ( p = .
395 ).
Leg-extensor strength also increased in both groups (HIT 12.7 ± 14.7 %, p = .
002 , versus WB-EMS 7.3 ± 10.3 %, p = .
012 ) with no significant ( p = .
215 ) between-group difference.
Corresponding changes were also determined for body fat and back-extensor strength.
Conclusion.
In summary, WB-EMS can be considered as a time-efficient but pricy option to HIT-resistance exercise for people aiming at the improvement of general strength and body composition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kemmler, Wolfgang& Teschler, Marc& Weißenfels, Anja& Bebenek, Michael& Fröhlich, Michael& Kohl, Matthias…[et al.]. 2016. Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation versus High-Intensity Resistance Exercise on Body Composition and Strength: A Randomized Controlled Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104482
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kemmler, Wolfgang…[et al.]. Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation versus High-Intensity Resistance Exercise on Body Composition and Strength: A Randomized Controlled Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104482
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kemmler, Wolfgang& Teschler, Marc& Weißenfels, Anja& Bebenek, Michael& Fröhlich, Michael& Kohl, Matthias…[et al.]. Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation versus High-Intensity Resistance Exercise on Body Composition and Strength: A Randomized Controlled Study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1104482
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1104482