Diet and Whole-body Vibration Training on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Function

The Whole body vibration training intervention consists of lower-body exercise in a vibration platform 3 times per wk for 12 wk. The subjects will perform static and dynamic exercises for the legs on the vibration platform. Dynamic exercises will be performed with slow controlled movements starting from an upright position into a 60 degree knee flexion (squat) and maximal heel elevation (toestand). Static exercises will be performed without movement in the joint angles described previously. The training volume will increase progressively over the 12-week training period by increasing the intensity of vibration, duration of the exercise set (30-60 sec), number of sets per exercise, and total duration of the training session, and decreasing the duration of rest periods (30-60 sec).The intensity of vibration and amplitude will also be increased progressively (25-30 Hz of frequency and from low to high amplitude).

The hypocaloric diet intervention consists of 12 wk of the standard Nutrisystem foods plan complemented by fresh produce and dairy. Subjects consume breakfast, lunch, dinner, and one (women) or two (men) snacks per day.

Combination of whole body vibration training and hypocaloric diet