Comparison of the Effects of Whole Body Vibration Training and Aerobic Exercise on Premanstrual Syndrome

The aerobic exercise programme was shown to female students with premenstrual syndrome on the first day by the researcher (D.A.) at the sports centre. Participants were advised to drink water and wear running shoes during exercise. Warm-up exercises were performed for 10 minutes before the exercise. Exercise intensity was determined by the Karvonen formula (HRmax=220-age, HRR=HRmax-HR rest, 60% THR=(0.60xHRR)+HR rest). .According to the pulse rate of the exercise, pulse values are monitored on the treadmill and km/hour speeds are adjusted according to pulse values. The exercise programme started with low aerobic exercise intensity on the treadmill, gradually increased at 5-minute intervals and completed at 40-60% of the heart rate, and finally 5 minutes of light stretching movements were performed to return to the initial state. In the following sessions, the participants performed the exercise programmes individually at the sports centre for 45 minutes (10 min warm-up, 30 min walk,

The WBV programme used a frequency of 25 Hz and an amplitude of 2 mm (low amplitude). The Power Plate® (pro5TM) machine provided the device's vibration. This device provides a three-plane oscillatory motion. The programme lasted eight weeks and was performed three days a week. There was at least one day's rest between each session. Before and after each vibration, stretching exercises (warm-up and cool-down programme) were performed for 5 minutes, particularly for the quadriceps and trunk extensors