The Impact of EMS Exercises on Weight Reduction in Overweight Individuals with Low Self-Esteem

Introduction: Self-esteem is a crucial factor for success in various aspects of life, and one of the psychological factors that significantly diminishes this factor is overweight and obesity. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of EMS۱ exercises on weight reduction and self-esteem enhancement using an innovative approach. Objectives/Questions/Hypotheses: The objective of this research was to examine the impact of EMS exercises on weight reduction in overweight individuals with low self-esteem. Research Method (Population, Sample, and Sampling Method): The study population consisted of ۲۴ male athletes from two sports clubs in Mashhad, Iran, who were randomly and conveniently selected. Research Instruments: The research utilized a satisfaction questionnaire, personal information, body mass index۲ measurement, the Eysenck Self-Esteem Scale, and the EMS exercise device from the Wiemspro brand. Research Procedure: Initially, the research proposal was approved by the Department of Motor Behavior and Sports Psychology, Faculty of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, University of Tehran. Then, an explanatory session was held for the participating individuals in both sports clubs, one specialized in EMS exercises and the other in physical fitness exercises, to explain the necessity and objectives of the project. Subsequently, the interested individuals were provided with the Eysenck Self-Esteem Scale questionnaire, which included personal information questions for measuring body mass index. Those individuals who scored ۱۱ or below on the self-esteem scale and had a body mass index greater than ۳۵ were included in the study. Specifically, ۱۲ participants were randomly selected from each club, and their initial self-esteem scores and body mass index were considered as pre-test measures. Both groups engaged in training sessions for a duration of four weeks, with three sessions per week. The control group performed physical fitness exercises for ۶۰ minutes per session, while the experimental group engaged in EMS exercises for ۲۰ minutes per session. Upon completion of all research sessions, the designated questionnaire was again administered as a post-test to all participants. Results: The findings of this study revealed that EMS exercises have a significant impact on weight reduction in overweight individuals with low self-esteem (P≤%۵). Discussion and Conclusion: A period of EMS exercises has been found to be effective in reducing weight in overweight individuals with low self-esteem.

کلیدواژه ها:

EMS Exercises ، Weight Reduction ، Overweight ، Individuals with Low Self-Esteem