Whole Body Vibration Training for Healthy Body Composition in Young Adults

Whole Body Vibration Training for Healthy Body Composition in Young Adults

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits and feasibility of a whole body vibration (WBV) exercise program as a method of preventing weight gain in young adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. BMI that is between 22-29.9 kg/m2
2. History of being weight stable (± 2 kg) for three months prior to beginning the intervention
3. Not currently on a prescribed diet plan to lose weight and no plan to begin one
4. Not consistently engaged in physical activity that meets current public health recommendations of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity in the previous 6 months
5. Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in a degree-granting college or university
6. Planning to reside in the Portland Metro area for the duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Health condition that would prevent participation in moderate intensity physical activity program.
2. For female participants, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period (source documentation: self-report on HHQ)
3. Currently smoking/tobacco products or initiation of smoking/tobacco during the study
4. Alcohol consumption exceeding 3 drinks per day or a total of 18 drinks per week