Effects of WB-EMS in Runners.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity
- Interventions
- Other: Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training
- Registration Number
- NCT03425981
- Lead Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
- Brief Summary
The subjects will be randomly distributed into 3 experimental groups: training with basic global electrostimulation (WB-EMS-SRT), training with specific global electrostimulation for runners (WB-EMS-WT) and control group (CG).
Initially and at the end of the intervention period, which will consist of six weeks, the subjects will undergo a series of tests: (1) Maximum incremental effort test in tapestry to exhaustion to determine cardiorespiratory capacity (VO2max) and thresholds (aerobic and anaerobic). (2) Submaximal carpet test at constant speed to determine race economy (EC). (3) Lower train power test (CMJ and Abalakov). (4) Weight, size and waist circumference. The aforementioned tests will be carried out on different days to avoid the effect of fatigue on performance with a break of more than 48 hours between tests.
The participants in the control group will maintain the volume and intensity of the training prior to the intervention study and the subjects of the WB-EMS and WB-EMS-AC groups will substitute one conventional training day for one with global electrostimulation for six weeks; the training of the first group will be non-specific and that of the second specific for runners and the duration of both will be 20 minutes.
- Detailed Description
A randomized controlled trial design was applied following CONSORT statements. After baseline measurements, participants were randomized into two groups: (i) WB-EMS group and (ii) Control Group (CG). Participants in the WB-EMS group were instructed to reduce their running training program volume, whereas the CG continued with their running training in term of volume and intensity: two or three times per week (45-60 minutes per day) at an intensity of 60-70% hearth rate reserve, which was controlled by heart rate monitor (Polar RS300X, POLAR, Kempele, Finland), and with 24-48 hours of rest between sessions
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 14
- Frequent runners
- Received WB-EMS training.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description WB-EMS-WT Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training Training with specific global electrostimulation for runners CG Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training The participants in the control group will maintain the volume and intensity of the training prior to the intervention study and the subjects of the WB-EMS and WB-EMS-AC groups will substitute one conventional training day for one with global electrostimulation for six weeks; the training of the first group will be non-specific and that of the second specific for runners and the duration of both will be 20 minutes. WB-EMS-SRT Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training Training with basic global electrostimulation
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Maximal oxygen consumption Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks Maximal Oxygen consumption was assessed using a maximum treadmill (H/P/ Cosmos Pulsar treadmill, H/P/Cosmos Sport \& Medical GMBH, Germany) exercise test with a progressive incremental protocol that has been used.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body composition Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks Assessed using DXA.
Ventilatory thresholds Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks VT1 and VT2 were estimated from gas exchange data through different respiratory variables: minute ventilation (VE) and equivalents for oxygen (VE/VO2) and carbon dioxide (VE/VCO2) by two independent researchers
Weight Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks Weight in Kilograms
Running economy Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks RE was determined during a treadmill test following a specific protocol used in previous studies
Muscular power Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks Vertical jump performance was assessed using the Bosco Test.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Medicine Faculty
🇪🇸Granada, Spain