The effect of virtual reality exercise on physical fitness

Bedrunka, Dawid; Buchta, Katarzyna; Szary, Patryk; Maniakowska, Katarzyna; Kiper, Paweł; Rutkowska, Anna; Rutkowski, Sebastian

doi:10.5604/01.3001.0013.3717

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“…Active games provide an opportunity to encourage people to be physically active. However, this method is not fully understood and further research is needed to systematize and deepen the evidence base [36,37].…”

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Investigating exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy volunteers

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Purpose. Currently, few studies have presented comprehensive reports on exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy subjects. The aim of the paper was to evaluate the energy expenditure of young individuals during an active game in virtual reality. Methods. A total of 32 healthy adults, 12 males and 20 females, were examined. Their mean age was 20.6 (± 1.4) years. The average bMI equalled 23.29 (± 2.3) kg/m 2. The subjects participated in 15-minute training sessions, with the frequency of 4 sessions weekly, for 2 weeks. Xbox 360 ® and Kinect ® Adventures software were used for the virtual reality training. Energy expenditure expressed in kcal, metabolic equivalent of task (MET), and the number of steps were the primary outcomes. The SenseWear Armband was used to assess energy expenditure. The study applied the Xbox 360 console along with a Kinect motion sensor. Results. During one day of training, the average energy value was 3.7 MET and 46 kcal. During one session, 318 steps were noted. The analysis of all predictors between trainings of each single day did not show any statistically significant difference. Conclusions. Training in virtual reality with the application of the Kinect system provides health benefits and can be an alternative to traditional physical activity. However, 15 minutes of daily training cannot be the only basis for physical activity.

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“…Notwithstanding of age physical activity has numerous benefits counting those prevention against injuries and infections. It too permits change of musculoskeletal condition, muscle quality and strength decreasing the hazard of heart diseases and carcinogenic changes improving psychophysical condition 4 .…”

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Comparison of Physical Performance Measures of Flexibility, Strength and Balance of School with University Students

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Aim: To find out variation in flexibility, strength and balance of university and school students on their dominant and non-dominant sides. Study design: A Cross section study. Place and duration of study: Data was collected from Lahore Grammar School (LGS), Al’Ala school and University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore. After approval of synopsis (RE-092-2021) the data collection was done from the duration of 10th November 2021 to 15th February 2022. Methodology: A cross section study conducted on healthy school and university students. The data was collected by non-probability convenient sampling. After verbal Informed consent the data was obtained from school students of grade 7-10 from Lahore Grammar school and Al’Ala international Islamic school and undergraduate’s students of UMT by using convenient sampling. Physical performance tests for measuring strength (sit-ups), flexibility (Zipper, sit and reach, dorsiflexion) and balance (Flamingo test) were demonstrated and were asked to perform. Readings were taken of each test. Results: Sit ups excellent results were reported in majority of university students (36%). Sit and reach test was found better in university (32%), zipper test positive results were better in school students. Dorsiflexion test normal values were more in university (18%). Flamingo test showed 45% university students had good balance. There was statistically significant difference in zipper (P=0.004), flamingo (P=0.036) on non-dominant side and sit and reach dominant (P=0.006) and non-dominant side. Practical implication: The normative data of physical performance measures can help prevent injuries, as these can be used as a reference to detect poor health and lethargy at school and university level. These measures can be used as a reference for primary prevention among university going and school going students. Conclusion: Both groups showed good physical performance measures. Flexibility test showed better results in School students. Strength test showed better result in university students whereas, balance test reported better in school students. Keywords: Balance, Flexibility, Limb dominance, musculoskeletal injuries, Physical activity, Strength,

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The effect of virtual reality exercise on physical fitness

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Investigating exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy volunteers

Investigating exercise intensity in virtual reality among healthy volunteers

Comparison of Physical Performance Measures of Flexibility, Strength and Balance of School with University Students

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