Effects of Concurrent HIIT and WB-EMS Exercise on the Cardiometabolic Risk Profile in Obese Individuals

Effects of Concurrent High-Intensity Interval Training and Whole-Body Electromyostimulation on the Cardiometabolic Risk Profile in Obese Individuals at Increased Risk for the Metabolic Syndrome

The main purpose of this study is to compare the impact of concurrent high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and whole-body electromyostimulation exercise (WB-EMS) or low-volume conventional strength training (CST) on the cardiometabolic risk profile, overall physical fitness (cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength), body composition, inflammatory markers and subjective health outcomes after a 12-week intervention trial in overweight individuals at increased cardiometabolic risk. Furthermore, this study aims to investigate the influence of intra-session exercise order on all outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body Mass Index >25
• presence of at least 2 cardiometabolic risk factors

Exclusion Criteria:

• Healthy persons or patients under age
• Overweight persons without any additional cardiometabolic risk factors
• Pregnancy, Lactation
• Psychological disorders, epilepsy, sever neurological disorders
• Participation in other exercise- or nutrition studies within the last 6 months
• acute cardiovascular disease
• malignant disease
• Electronic implants (defibrillator, pacemaker)
• Persons in mental hospitals by order of authorities or jurisdiction