Author(s): GHANBARI GHOSHCHI, S., Institution: PAVIA UNIVERSITY, Country: ITALY, Abstract-ID: 579

INTRODUCTION:
High energy efficiency in certain individuals with obesity limits the effect of moderate exercise on fat loss, with females—especially postmenopausal—being at a disadvantage. PEMF therapy during exercise may increase muscle O₂ delivery, potentially enhancing energy expenditure and lipid oxidation.
METHODS:
Adults with obesity (>45 years) participated a 16-week incremental exercise program while receiving PEMF stimulation, with assessments of body composition, metabolic response, and muscle oxygen consumption at baseline and post-intervention. Sex differences and fat distribution (truncal vs. gluteofemoral) will also be evaluated as potential modulators of PEMF effectiveness.
RESULTS:
This pilot project is innovative in using PEMF for the first time in individuals with obesity to enhance exercise-induced energy expenditure and fat oxidation, aiming for sustainable weight loss. Given its safety and low cost, PEMF could have significant preventive and therapeutic applications, including wearable use for monitoring physiological parameters.
CONCLUSION:
PEMF shows promising potential in enhancing muscle metabolism, strength, endurance, and recovery in sports, but its long-term effects and optimal application protocols remain underexplored. Future research should focus on personalized, mechanistic, and longitudinal studies across ages, sexes, and athletic profiles.