Andreia Noites1,2, Ana Luísa Vale1, Ana Sofia Pereira1, Andreia Morais1, Rui Vilarinho1,2, Paulo Carvalho1,2, Manuela Amorim3, Teresa Moreira3, Adriana Mendonça4. 1. Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal. 2. Center for Rehabilitation Research (CIR)- Human Movement System (Re) habilitation, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal. 3. Department of Clinical Analyzes and Public Health, School of Health, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, Portugal. 4. Department of Applied Physiotherapy, Health Sciences Institute, Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro, Uberaba, Brazil.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Abdominal adiposity is a cardiovascular risk factor; it is assumed that the combination of radiofrequency and physical exercise may decrease this excess of adipose tissue. PURPOSE: To understand whether an aerobic physical exercise session associated with abdominal radiofrequency increases the level of lipolytic activity. METHODOLOGY: The study analyzes the effect of a combined aerobic exercise session with radiofrequency. Participants were 30 healthy female volunteers, aged 18-28 years, randomly assigned to an experimental group and placebo group. They were characterized by a sociodemographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The groups performed an abdominal radiofrequency session followed by moderate aerobic exercise, assessing glycerol concentration and lipid profile values before and after the intervention. In the experimental group, a percentage of potency was used that allowed to maintain the temperature between 40º C and 42º C to the epidermis. In the placebo group, the power of the radiofrequency was 0 Watt. To compare results, Student's t test was used for a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: There were no significant changes in glycerol concentrations between groups (P > 0.05). There were no changes in the lipid profile of both groups after the intervention (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The association of exercise with radiofrequency did not present an increased effect on lipolytic activity when compared to the isolated exercise. The application of this technique is a safe intervention.
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BACKGROUND: Abdominal adiposity is a cardiovascular risk factor; it is assumed that the combination of radiofrequency and physical exercise may decrease this excess of adipose tissue. PURPOSE: To understand whether an aerobic physical exercise session associated with abdominal radiofrequency increases the level of lipolytic activity. METHODOLOGY: The study analyzes the effect of a combined aerobic exercise session with radiofrequency. Participants were 30 healthy female volunteers, aged 18-28 years, randomly assigned to an experimental group and placebo group. They were characterized by a sociodemographic questionnaire, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Food Frequency Questionnaire. The groups performed an abdominal radiofrequency session followed by moderate aerobic exercise, assessing glycerol concentration and lipid profile values before and after the intervention. In the experimental group, a percentage of potency was used that allowed to maintain the temperature between 40º C and 42º C to the epidermis. In the placebo group, the power of the radiofrequency was 0 Watt. To compare results, Student's t test was used for a significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: There were no significant changes in glycerol concentrations between groups (P > 0.05). There were no changes in the lipid profile of both groups after the intervention (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The association of exercise with radiofrequency did not present an increased effect on lipolytic activity when compared to the isolated exercise. The application of this technique is a safe intervention.
Authors: Luis De Sousa-De Sousa; Cristina Tebar Sanchez; José Luis Maté-Muñoz; Juan Hernández-Lougedo; Manuel Barba; Maria Del Carmen Lozano-Estevan; Manuel Vicente Garnacho-Castaño; Pablo García-Fernández Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2021-11-26 Impact factor: 3.390