Active Video Games Versus Traditional Exercises: Energy Expenditure and Blood Lactate Responses

Atabek, Hayriye Çakır; Aygün, Cihan; Dokumacı, Bircan

doi:10.1080/02701367.2019.1653431

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“…Research has been conducted to assess the intensity of PA of various AVGs in the context of health recommendations for PA. Research results vary depending on the type of game and console. Some authors indicated that the intensity of PA is rather low [11], while others found that its levels are moderate or high [12][13][14][15]. There are reports that AVGs can be useful in combating overweight and obesity as they help increase daily dose PA and that playing these games can reduce BMI in children [16,17].…”

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Can Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality Be Attractive and Have Sufficient Intensity to Meet Health Recommendations for Obese Children? A Pilot Study

Polechoński

Nierwińska

Kalita³

et al. 2020

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Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is a technology that blurs the line between the physical world and a digital environment. Using appropriate pointing devices, it is possible to engage in physical activity (PA). The main aim of the study was to assess the attractiveness and intensity of physical exercise while playing active video games (AVGs) in IVR on an omnidirectional treadmill by obese children and to present the results compared to health recommendations (PA). It was also assessed whether the AVGs storyline can effectively motivate the participants to undertake locomotor activity by increasing the intensity of their effort (moving in a limited space vs. having to follow a set route). Eleven children aged 8 to 12 years with diagnosed obesity participated in the experiment. The attractiveness of PA was assessed with a questionnaire, while the intensity of exercise was estimated on the basis of heart rate. The answers show that AVGs are attractive and more enjoyable for the respondents than conventional video games. All participants declared their willingness to practice this form of PA. The intensity of PA of obese children during two games was high but during the game where the player was supposed to follow a set route, it was significantly higher (83.3 ± 9.2% HRmax) than during the game whose storyline assumed moving in a limited space (77.4 ± 9.8% HRmax). Due to the high intensity of PA while playing the AVGs studied, it can be assumed that obese children can benefit for their health if the games are used on a regular basis. However, further research is needed to verify this thesis.

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Can Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality Be Attractive and Have Sufficient Intensity to Meet Health Recommendations for Obese Children? A Pilot Study

Polechoński

Nierwińska

Kalita³

et al. 2020

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“…Active video gaming and walking were identified by caregivers as two other popular forms of PA, at nearly identical rates. Interestingly, active video gaming and brisk walking have been found to have similar energy expenditure requirements (Çakir‐Atabek et al, 2020), and physical activities at this intensity level may represent an optimal energy expenditure range for adults with Down syndrome. In a recent randomised controlled trial, active video gaming was shown to increase physical and functional fitness in adults with Down syndrome (Perrot et al, 2021).…”

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Brief report: Caregiver perceived physical activity preferences of adults with Down syndrome

Oreskovic

Agiovlasitis

Santoro

et al. 2022

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Background Adults with Down syndrome commonly have low levels of physical activity and face social barriers to engaging in physical activity, including boredom and companionship concerns. Adults with Down syndrome are at increased risk for several co‐occurring medial conditions known to benefit from physical activity, including obesity and dementia. Method This study surveyed 140 caregivers of adults with Down syndrome to determine the physical activity preferences of their adult with Down syndrome. Results Dancing was the most frequently caregiver‐reported physical activity preference for adults with Down syndrome, followed by walking and active video gaming. Rowing, using an elliptical machine, and jogging were the least preferred activities. Most caregivers reported that their adult with Down syndrome has a companion available for physical activity. Conclusion Promoting dance in adults with Down syndrome, a caregiver‐reported preferred form of physical activity, may help improve physical activity levels and decrease sedentary behaviours in this population.

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“…A second limitation is due to the assessment exercise intensity modalities. In this study, given its reliability, safety, and cost, we used HR as a reflection of exercise intensity, whereas other studies have used more direct parameters such as oxygen consumption [8,31] or blood lactate responses [32] to assess exercise intensity during exergaming. Moreover, the software we used did not enable us to analyze HR in detail.…”

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Measured and Perceived Exercise Intensity During the Performance of Single-Task, Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task, and Exergame Training: Transversal Study

Gallou-Guyot¹,

Perrochon²,

Marie³

et al. 2023

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Background The physical and cognitive loads borne during exergaming may differ from more conventional cognitive-motor dual-task trainings. Objective The aim of this pilot transversal study was to compare objectively measured and perceived exercise intensity during exergame, cognitive-motor dual-task, and single-task training sessions. Methods We recruited apparently healthy young adults who carried out one session of each type of training: exergaming, cognitive-motor dual-tasking, and single-tasking. We used a custom-made exergame as support. The sessions lasted 30 minutes, were spaced at least 24 hours apart, and took place in random order for each group of 4 participants. We used heart rates to assess exercise intensity and the modified Borg scale to assess perception of intensity. In all, 16 apparently healthy young participants carried out all sessions. Results There was no difference between the different types of training in mean heart rates (P=.27), peak heart rates (P=.50), or Borg scale scores (P=.40). Our custom-made exergame’s objectively measured and perceived physical load did not differ between cognitive-motor dual-task and single-task training. Conclusions As a result, our exergame can be considered to be as challenging as more traditional physical training. Future studies should be conducted in older adults with or without cognitive impairments and incorporate an assessment of cognitive performance.

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Active Video Games Versus Traditional Exercises: Energy Expenditure and Blood Lactate Responses

Cited by 10 publications

References 17 publications

Can Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality Be Attractive and Have Sufficient Intensity to Meet Health Recommendations for Obese Children? A Pilot Study

Can Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality Be Attractive and Have Sufficient Intensity to Meet Health Recommendations for Obese Children? A Pilot Study

Brief report: Caregiver perceived physical activity preferences of adults with Down syndrome

Measured and Perceived Exercise Intensity During the Performance of Single-Task, Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task, and Exergame Training: Transversal Study

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