This study found that repeated sessions of whole-body vibration significantly increased the resting metabolic rate in healthy young men. The results suggest potential applications of whole-body vibration in addressing metabolic health issues, such as obesity.
By Dr. Chinta SidharthanOct 15 2023Reviewed by Sophia Coveney In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers from Poland examined the impact of repeated sessions of whole-body vibration on resting metabolic rates of healthy young men below the age of 25 years.
It has been used to treat various diseases such as osteoporosis, sarcopenia, ataxia, chronic lower back pain, and even improve quality of life after coronavirus disease 2019 -) related complications. Individuals who were obese or overweight, with metabolic or anxiety disorders, or who used pharmaceuticals and stimulants were excluded from the study. The analyzed data included body composition, diet, resting metabolic rate, and physical activity levels.
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry was used to measure body mass, fat mass, fat-free mass, and body fat percentage. Body height measurements were also recorded to calculate the BMI. Results The findings indicated that the participants in the whole-body vibration group had a significantly higher resting oxygen uptake and resting metabolic rate after the intervention as compared to the control group.
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