Training with electrical muscle stimulation: a novel method to improve Body Mass Index, lipid profile, growth hormone, and cortisol in overweight subjects

• Published in: The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness Vol. 65; no. 6; p. 811
• Main Authors: Riyahi, Elnaz, Reisi, Jalil, Marandi, Sayyed M, Abdollahi, Milad
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.06.2025
• Subjects: Adult; Body Mass Index; Electric Stimulation Therapy - methods; Female; Human Growth Hormone - blood; Humans; Hydrocortisone - blood; Lipids - blood; Male; Middle Aged; Muscle, Skeletal - physiology; Overweight - blood; Overweight - therapy; Young Adult

Skeletal muscles constitute approximately 40% of our body mass, performing crucial roles in mobility, metabolism, and heat generation. This study delves into the impact of whole body-electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) training on muscle growth and anabolic factors in individuals grappling with e...