The Effect of “Whole Body Vibration Training” ‎ on Body Composition and Some ‎Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Male Students

The use of “Whole Body Vibration Training” as a relatively new method of neuro-muscular training and strong mechanical stimulation is of interest for athletes of various disciplines. The aim of this study was to determine the ‎effect of “Whole Body Vibration Training” on body composition and some ‎cardiovascular risk factors in male students. ‎

In this quasi-experimental study, 20 male students of Alborz ‎University physical education students were selected purposefully and convenience and based on body mass index were ‎studied in 2 groups of “Whole Body Vibration Training” (10 people) and control ‎group (10 people). Data were recorded using a demographic questionnaire, ‎digital scale of personal scale model 180 kg and digital standing gauge of Seca ‎model 264. ‎Fasting blood samples were taken from the brachial veins and systolic blood ‎pressure was recorded using a mercury sphygmomanometer made by ‎Rossmax Company in Taiwan. The “Jackson and Pollock Skinfold Test” was used ‎to measure body fat percentage to estimate body composition. The validity ‎and reliability of the tests has been confirmed in previous studies. The ‎intervention group performed “Whole Body Vibration Training” (frequency: 30 Hz ‎and amplitude 4 mm) for 6 weeks. Data were analyzed using SPSS 22. ‎

The mean body composition (12.37±3.51) and high-density ‎lipoprotein (46.48±3.29) in the intervention group compared to the pretest ‎respectively (14.37±2.26) and (41.75±3.84) experienced significant ‎improvement. While none of the variables studied in this study in the control ‎group and also triglyceride, fasting glucose and systolic blood pressure in the ‎intervention group did not change significantly (P>0.05). ‎

The results showed the effect of “Whole Body Vibration Training” with the frequency and amplitude used on improving the body composition and high-density lipoprotein of male students. It is recommended to use “Whole Body Vibration Training” to improve body composition and cardiovascular risk factors as one of the new training methods with special and safe achievements, low cost and applicable in work and home environment with the same protocol.