Examining and Comparing the Energy Expenditure of Two Modes of a Virtual Reality Fitness Game (Supernatural): Indirect Calorimetry Study (Preprint) DOI
Tabitha V. Craig, Ryan E. Rhodes, Wuyou Sui

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Published: Oct. 26, 2023

BACKGROUND The effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) fitness games as a form moderate to vigorous physical activity has yet be thoroughly quantified through gold standard energy expenditure measures. OBJECTIVE purpose this study was examine the 2 medium-intensity modes (“Flow and “Boxing”) VR game, Supernatural, using indirect calorimetry. METHODS Indirect calorimetry used relative objective maximal oxygen consumption (VO<sub>2</sub> max), metabolic equivalents task (METs), calories burned during bouts both Flow Boxing gameplay in young (mean age 25.42, SD 3.25 years), active individuals (n=12 female n=11 male). METs were also compared triaxial waist-worn accelerometer, an Apple smartwatch, headset. Mood states assessed pre- postbout shortened Profile States Questionnaire<i>.</i> Paired 2-tailed <i>t</i> tests differences game modes, between sexes, pre-post exercise sessions. RESULTS Objective VO<sub>2</sub> max averaged 1.93 (SD 0.44) L/min 27.61 5.60) mL/kg/min, respectively, modes. 8.2, 1.54 METs) 7.6, 1.66 are classified high expenditure, activities. Calorie data accelerometer headset differed significantly from cart. changes post consistent with expected values for moderate- vigorous-intensity activity, participants reporting that they felt more “active,” “full pep,” “vigorous,” “lively” (<i>P</i>&lt;.05) following bouts. Male reported higher (VO<sub>2</sub>) modes; no other sex-specific observed. CONCLUSIONS Both Supernatural classify demonstrate potential promote mental health benefits. may effective modality training program.

Language: Английский

Intensity of a Physical Exercise Programme Executed through Immersive Virtual Reality DOI Open Access
Frano Giakoni-Ramírez, Andrés Godoy-Cumillaf, Paola Fuentes-Merino

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Healthcare, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(17), P. 2399 - 2399

Published: Aug. 26, 2023

Evidence suggests that moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is necessary for health benefits. Immersive virtual reality a technology uses images, sounds, and tactile sensations from simulated world encourage healthy behaviours activity. The aims of this research are (1) determine the duration intensity performed through immersive reality; (2) differences in according gender. Methods: A nonprobabilistic convenience sample composed 39 university students education pedagogy, who performed, reality, programme three levels progressively increased complexity. Physical was measured using accelerometers. Results: Of levels, most complex not one produced minutes MVPA. added up 08:53 min No significant were found when comparing them by sex. Conclusions: results study suggest an exercise delivered generates MVPA with no major between sexes. Further needed confirm contribution

Language: Английский

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Acute Hemodynamic, Metabolic, and Hormonal Responses to a Boxing Exergame with and without Blood Flow Restriction in Non-Athlete Young Individuals DOI Creative Commons
Z. Karimi, Z Mousavi, Michael Nordvall

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Sports, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12(3), P. 68 - 68

Published: Feb. 23, 2024

Background: This study aimed to compare acute hemodynamic, metabolic (glucose and blood lactate concentrations), hormonal (growth hormone normetanephrine), heart rate variability (HRV), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) responses before after bouts a boxing exergame with without flow restriction (BFR) in non-athlete young individuals. Methods: Fourteen participants (age: 30 ± 10 y; BMI: 21 3 kg.m−2) participated two sessions 20 min exergame. During week one, the were randomly divided into groups played against one another under normal (n = 7) BFR conditions. Over next exercise session, then reallocated opposite condition (normal vs. BFR) for data collection. Hemodynamic, metabolic, HRV, parameters measured immediately protocols. Results: Playing led significant increase hemodynamic variables (except diastolic pressure) regardless no between-group differences. Regarding reductions total power (TP) low-frequency (LF) waves identified non-BFR group (p < 0.0001) compared group. Conversely, very LF (VLF) was noted 0.050), Significant increases observed serum concentrations growth hormone, normetanephrine, concentration from pre- post-exercise both conditions ≤ 0.05), differences between groups. Moreover, statistically changes glucose levels. RPE significantly greater 0.05) throughout session. Conclusions: We similar hormonal, an session individuals, whether conducted or BFR. However, notable certain HRV markers RPE. Specifically, inclusion resulted elevation VLF heightened exertion. These findings suggest that may alter cardiac autonomic perceptual during exergaming. Further research is warranted understand long-term implications potential benefits incorporating exergaming routines.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Acute Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Biking on Self-Efficacy and Attention of Individuals in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: A Feasibility Study DOI Open Access
Evlalia Touloudi, Mary Hassandra, Vasileios Stavrou

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Published: June 24, 2024

Background. The role of exercise programs during Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment is considered particularly supportive in fostering positive psychological and behavioral changes. aim this feasibility study was to explore the acute effects cycling an immersive virtual reality (IVR) environment on attentional control self-efficacy expectations indi-viduals undergoing SUD treatment. Methods. A total 20 individuals (mean age 37.75 years) enrolled a program participated study. They were instructed complete single session with self-selected duration within IVR system. Results. Following session, pre-post measures indicated statistically significant im-provement measured Stroop test. results revealed that participants expressed high levels intention for future use, inter-est/enjoyment, attitudes toward Qualitative data found system enjoyable, strong use it, did not encounter technical difficulties or negative emotions. Conclusions: In conclusion, it seems engaging brief period can result temporary activation cognitive changes, heightened expectations, motivating approach increasing physical activity participation among SUD, thus suggesting approach.

Language: Английский

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Exercising with virtual reality is potentially better for the working memory and positive mood than cycling alone DOI
Genta Ochi, Ken Ohno, Ryuta Kuwamizu

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Mental health and physical activity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27, P. 100641 - 100641

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exercise intensity of virtual reality exergaming modulates the responses to executive function and affective response in sedentary young adults: A randomized, controlled crossover feasibility study DOI
Qian Gu, Jie Mao, Sun Jin-hai

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Physiology & Behavior, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 114719 - 114719

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Exercising with virtual reality is potentially better for the working memory and positive mood than cycling alone DOI Creative Commons
Genta Ochi, Ken Ohno, Ryuta Kuwamizu

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bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: May 8, 2024

Abstract Although virtual reality (VR) exercise has attracted attention as a factor in habituation due to its mood-enhancing effects, impact on brain function remains unclear. This study, involving 23 healthy university students, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) explore how VR affects working memory, key executive function, and underlying neural mechanisms. Our findings indicate that 10-min session improved mood (arousal vitality level) memory task performance (3-back task) more effectively than or rest alone. Furthermore, the results confirmed increased from interventions was associated with 3-back performance. However, specific regions contributing this enhancement remain unidentified. These highlight optimal program for enhancing by increasing level. insights underscore VR’s potential novel modality benefits extending beyond adherence potentially preventing dementia depression.

Language: Английский

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高齢者への運動指導を体験した大学生の高齢者に対する顕在的態度および資格取得意欲 DOI Creative Commons
Takeshi Otsuki, Kazuya Suwabe,

Sumiyo Shiina

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Japanese Journal of Physical Fitness and Sports Medicine, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 73(3), P. 123 - 131

Published: May 14, 2024

In Japan, where the population is aging, it important to train exercise instructors who promote health in older adults. Previous studies demonstrated that an intergenerational program was not focused on improved university students' perceptions of adults, but effects exercise-related have been explored. This study investigated whether obtaining experience providing instruction adults attitudes toward these and their willingness acquire instruction-related qualifications. Second-year students majoring sport sciences were divided into intervention (n = 29) or control 33) groups. Students group participated a 5-session involved choreographing with music giving instructions community-dwelling final session, performed together, this session videotaped. Explicit from before after group. The percentage willing qualifications greater than it. group, there no detectable differences measures period. Students' feelings (i.e., vitality, stability, pleasure, arousal) acutely each These results may imply experiencing provision explicit obtain increased.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Different Visual Flow Velocities on Psychophysiological Responses During Virtual Reality Cycling DOI Open Access

Kyosuke Kawaguchi,

Takefumi Moriuchi,

Ryotaro Takita

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Cureus, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 14, 2024

Virtual reality cycling (VRC) is simulated outdoor with changes in scenery virtual (VR) rotating ergometer pedals. The speed at which the changes, visual flow velocity, can shift according to same pedal rotation speed.

Language: Английский

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Virtual Reality High-Intensity Interval Training is a Viable Alternative to Traditional Exercise (Preprint) DOI
Pietro Merola,

Marcos Barros Cardoso,

Gabriel Barreto

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Published: July 4, 2024

BACKGROUND This study evaluated the effectiveness of a virtual reality (VR) high-intensity interval training (HIIT) boxing protocol compared to traditional circuit (HICT) in improving exercise motivation, engagement, and physiological responses among thirty healthy medical students. OBJECTIVE The objective was evaluate how VR exergame Move Sapiens influenced comparison High-Intensity Circuit Training model. METHODS Participants engaged both HIIT, using an Oculus Quest 2 for futuristic exoskeleton game experience, 12-exercise HICT. Metrics included heart rate (HR), calorie expenditure, blood lactate levels pre- post-exercise, alongside ratings perceived exertion (RPE) situational motivation scale. RESULTS HIIT showed significantly higher mean HR (161±15 vs. 144±11 bpm, d=1.5, p<0.0001), peak (182±15 176±11 d=0.8, p=0.0001), expenditure (236±58 196±44 kcal, d=0.9, RPE (16±2 15±2, d=0.4, p=0.03). Post-exercise were HICT (8.8±4.5 10.6±3.0 mmol/L, d=0.6, p=0.006). Intrinsic other psychological measures no significant differences, except lower fatigue (d=0.5, p=0.02). CONCLUSIONS enhances parameters while maintaining intrinsic making it viable alternative offers potential increased engagement through design improvements. Future studies should explore long-term therapeutic impacts diverse clinical populations.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the Acute Effects of Immersive Virtual Reality Biking on Self-Efficacy and Attention of Individuals in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders: A Feasibility Study DOI Creative Commons
Evlalia Touloudi, Mary Hassandra, Vasileios Stavrou

et al.

Brain Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(7), P. 724 - 724

Published: July 18, 2024

Background: The role of exercise programs during substance use disorder (SUD) treatment is considered particularly supportive in fostering positive psychological and behavioral changes. SUD a challenging demanding process. Therefore, it crucial to discover innovative methods enhance facilitate it. Integrating into virtual environment an approach for drug rehabilitation, offering multiple benefits individuals undergoing treatment. aim this feasibility study was explore the acute effects cycling immersive reality (VR) on attentional control self-efficacy expectations Methods: A total 20 (mean age 37.75 years) enrolled program participated study. They were instructed complete single session with self-selected duration within VR system. Results: Following session, pre-post measures indicated statistically significant improvement measured Stroop test. results revealed that participants expressed high levels intention future use, interest/enjoyment, attitudes toward Qualitative data found system enjoyable, strong it, did not encounter technical difficulties or negative emotions. Conclusions: In conclusion, seems engaging brief period can result temporary activation cognitive changes, heightened expectations, motivating increasing physical activity participation among SUD, thus suggesting approach.

Language: Английский

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