Effect of Aerobic Exercise Associated With Abdominal Radiofrequency on on Adipose Tissue in Women:

Radiofrequency protocol - The radiofrequency protocol was performed in dorsal decubitus, with the head elevated at 45º. The application was in capacitive mode, with a 5 cm electrode, always in movement. The duration of the application was established in 20 minutes, maintaining the local temperature between 40ºC to 42 ºC at the epidermis.

Radiofrequency protocol - The radiofrequency protocol was performed in dorsal decubitus, with the head elevated at 45ºC (Celsius degrees). The application was in capacitive mode, with a 5 cm electrode, always in movement. The duration of the application was established in 20 minutes, maintaining the local temperature between 40ºC to 42 ºC at the epidermis. In this group, the radiofrequency device was switched off.

Aerobic exercise protocol - 40 minutes of aerobic moderate-intensity exercise (45-55% of reserve heart rate) using Karvonen´s formula, performed on a cycloergometer. The duration of the exercise was divided into three parts: warm-up (from 0 to 5 minutes); body (from 5 to 35 minutes); and cooling (from 35 to 40 minutes). The entire protocol was monitored through the Polar® brand heart rate monitor and watch.