TY - JOUR 
A1 - Fernández Elías, Valentín Emilio
AU - Tobia, David
AU - Recarey, Anel
AU - Fernández Rodríguez, Álvaro
AU - Clemente Suárez, Vicente Javier
AU - Burgos Postigo, Silvia
T1 - Acute Effects of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation during a Single Maximal Strength Training Session
Y1 - 2022
SN - 1660-4601
UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11268/11635
AB - Whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) training is effective in improving training adaptation. However, WB-EMS may have side effects and contraindications that can lead to excessive muscle damage and physiological impairment. This randomized crossover study aimed to analyze the acute effects of WB-EMS on muscle damage, autonomic modulation and performance during a single maximal strength session in physically active participants. Twenty healthy and physically active participants randomly performed three maximal strength training sessions (90% 1RM) consisting of bench presses and squat exercises, with a continuous stimulus, a coordinated stimulus with concentric and eccentric phases, and without WB-EMS. Data showed no significant differences between the trials for muscle damage (blood creatine kinase levels), lactate blood levels and performance after exercise. Likewise, the heart rate, blood oxygen saturation and the rate of perceived exertion were similar during exercise between trials. The heart rate variability analysis also showed a similar autonomic response among the trials. Training with WB-EMS seemed to be safe at the observed time intervals while offering a stimulus similar to regular training in physically active participants, regardless of the delivery of the electrical stimuli. More studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of WB-EMS in improving exercise adaptations during training programs.
KW - Ejercicio físico
KW - Terapia por estimulación eléctrica
KW - Signos y síntomas
KW - Medicina deportiva
KW - Efectos fisiológicos
KW - Tecnología médica
LA - eng
ER -