Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercises on the Body Fat Distribution of the Metabolic Syndrome Individuals: Preliminary Outcomes

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a public health problem that including risk factors, such as central obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance and dyslipidemia. Inadequate reserve of fat promotes a redistribution of free fatty acids to other tissues such as muscle and viscera, increasing metabolic risks. Studies have shown the association of subcutaneous and visceral fat with cardiovascular risk factors, oxidative stress and atherosclerosis. This population has a resistant profile both to start and to maintain an exercise routine. Whole-body vibration exercises (WBVE) can be considered as physical exercise. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of WBVE on body composition in MetS individuals. WBVE participants trained 2 times per week for 6 weeks at the vibratory platform (alternating) with frequency from 5 Hz up to 16 Hz which peak to peak displacement of 2.5/5.0/7.5 mm. This study suggest that WBVE can improve percentage segmental body fat in MetS individuals.