Comparing electrical muscle stimulation and resistance training in overweight women
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares two exercise programs—electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and traditional resistance training—to see which is more effective for overweight women. You will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 35 to 45.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 35.
- You have regular menstrual cycles.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no recent arm or leg injuries (within the last 6 months), no heart problems, and no conditions that would prevent exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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