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NCT Number: NCT03425981

Effects of WB-EMS in Runners.

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Physical Activity Behavior Motor Activity

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Medicine Faculty

Granada, 18001, Spain

About this study

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Frequent runners

Exclusion criteria

  • Received WB-EMS training.

Treatment and study plan

Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Training

Other

The WB-EMS training program consisted of six WB-EMS training sessions (one per week) and six running training sessions (also one per week).

This intervention programme followed a within-day undulating periodization model. The training sessions were divided into four parts: warm up (A), strength (B), high intensity interval power training (c), and high intensity interval training (HIIT) (D).

Primary outcomes

  1. Maximal oxygen consumption

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Ventilatory thresholds

    Time frame: 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

  2. Running economy

    Time frame: 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

  3. Muscular power

    Time frame: Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks

    Vertical jump performance was assessed using the Bosco Test.

  4. Weight

    Time frame: Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks

    Weight in Kilograms

  5. Body composition

    Time frame: Baseline and through study completion, an average of 5 weeks

    Assessed using DXA.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad de Granada

Other

Registry information

Official study title

EFFECTS OF WHOLE-BODY ELECTROMYOSTIMULATION TRAINING ON HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS IN RECREATIONAL RUNNERS.

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2018
First posted
Feb 8, 2018
Registry last updated
Feb 8, 2018

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