Effects of Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation

Effects of Abdominal Wall Muscle Training With or Without Additional Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation on Subcutaneous Fat, Muscle Strength and Postural Control

Interventional study of the effectiveness of peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles in healthy individuals.

Interventional 8-week study of the effectiveness of peripheral magnetic stimulation of the abdominal wall muscles in healthy individuals. The study will include an experimental and a control group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy adults
• BMI between 25,0 and 29,9 kg/m2
• stable body mass with maximal variation of body mass of 2.2 kg a month prior to the inclusion in the study
• waist circumference above 80 cm for females and above 90 cm for males

Exclusion Criteria:

• invasive fat reduction procedures (e.g., liposuction and mesotherapy)
• weight loss supplements in the month prior to the participation in the study
• metal implant
• active implanted electrical device such as a cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implant, intrathecal pump, hearing aids, defibrillator, or drug delivery system