Effect of lifewave patches on fat metabolism in moderately active women
| dc.contributor.advisor | DiMarco, Nancy M. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Witt, John | |
| dc.contributor.committeeChair | Prasad, Chandan | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Biggerstaff, Kyle D. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-09-25T14:30:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-09-25T14:30:04Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2011-12 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Lifewave patches are purported to restore the body's electromagnetic field, resulting in increased energy and fat metabolism. PURPOSE: To determine the effects of wearing Lifewave patches on body mass (BM), percent body fat (%BF), VO2 Peak, and mean exercise respiratory exchange ratio (RER) over 2 weeks. METHODS: Moderately active, nonsmoking, not pregnant or postpartum women were randomly assigned to an active or placebo group. Participants' BM, %BF, VO2 Peak, and mean RER at 60-70% VO2 peak were assessed on two separate sessions scheduled 2 weeks apart. Between sessions, participants wore one set of patches in different locations (wrists, shoulders, knees, ankles) every other day, and recorded daily food intake and daily exercise. RESULTS: There was no significant change in any of the variables over the intervention (p > .05). CONCLUSION: Lifewave patches do not improve BM, %BF, VO2 Peak, or fat utilization during submaximal exercise in moderately active women. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11274/10431 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.subject | Health and environmental sciences | en_US |
| dc.subject | Social sciences | en_US |
| dc.subject | Womens studies | en_US |
| dc.subject | Nutrition | |
| dc.title | Effect of lifewave patches on fat metabolism in moderately active women | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| thesis.degree.department | Excercise and Sports Nutrition | en_US |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Exercise and Sports Nutrition | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | Texas Woman's University | en_US |
| thesis.degree.level | Master | en_US |
| thesis.degree.name | Master of Science | en_US |