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

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 8051 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacek Polechoński ◽  
Katarzyna Nierwińska ◽  
Barbara Kalita ◽  
Piotr Wodarski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Physical World ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Obese Children ◽  
Limited Space ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Sufficient Intensity ◽  
Intensity Of Exercise

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.

scholarly journals Enjoyment and Intensity of Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality Performed on Innovative Training Devices in Compliance with Recommendations for Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (19) ◽  
pp. 3673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Dębska ◽  
Jacek Polechoński ◽  
Arkadiusz Mynarski ◽  
Piotr Polechoński
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Flight Simulator ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation Inventory

The aim of the study is to assess the enjoyment and intensity of physical exercise while practicing physical activity (PA) in immersive virtual reality (IVR) using innovative training devices (omni-directional Omni treadmill and Icaros Pro flight simulator). The study also contains the results of subjective research on the usefulness of such a form of PA in the opinion of users. In total, 61 adults (10 women and 51 men) took part in the study. To assess the enjoyment level (EL) Interest/Enjoyment subscale of Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) was used. Exercise intensity was assessed during 10-min sessions of active video games (AVGs) in IVR based on heart rate (HR). The average enjoyment level during physical exercise in IVR on the tested training devices was high (Omni 5.74 points, Icaros 5.60 points on a 1–7 Likert scale) and differed significantly in favor of PA on Omni. In the opinion of the majority of participants, AVGs in IVR on the tested devices constitute a sufficiently useful form of PA to meet the needs of leisure time activities, and they can even replace some forms of physical effort performed in a classic way. The intensity of PA during games on training devices was at the level recommended for health benefits for 80.55% (Omni) and 50.77% (Icaros Pro) of its duration. Based on the conducted research, it can be assumed that AVGs in IVR using a multi-directional treadmill and a flight simulator can be an effective tool for increasing participation in health-oriented PA.

scholarly journals Assessment of Enjoyment and Intensity of Physical Activity in Immersive Virtual Reality on the Omni-Directional Omni Treadmill and Icaros Flight Simulator in the Context of Recommendations for Health

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Dębska ◽  
Jacek Polechoński ◽  
Arkadiusz Mynarski ◽  
Piotr Polechoński
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Physical Exercise ◽  
Flight Simulator ◽  
Immersive Virtual Reality ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Movement Intensity ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation Inventory

The aim of the study is to assess enjoyment and intensity of physical exercise while practicing physical activity (PA) in immersive virtual reality (IVR) using innovative training devices (omni-directional Omni treadmill and Icaros Pro flight simulator). The study also contains the results of subjective research on the usefulness of such a form of PA in the opinion of users. In total, 61 adults (10 women and 50 men) took part in the study. To assess the enjoyment level (EL) Interest/Enjoyment subscale of Intrinsic Motivation Inventory (IMI) was used. Exercise intensity was assessed during 10-minute sessions of active video games (AVGs) in IVR based on heart rate (HR). The average enjoyment level during physical exercise in IVR on the tested training devices was relatively high (Omni 5.74 points, Icaros 5.60 points). In the opinion of the majority of participants, AVGs on IVR training devices constitute a sufficiently useful form of movement to meet the needs of PA practiced in free time, and they can even replace some of the classic forms of movement. Intensity of PA during games on training devices was at the level recommended for health benefits for 92% (Omni) and 84% (Icaros Pro) of its duration. Based on the conducted research, it can be assumed that AVGs in IVR using a multi-directional treadmill and a flight simulator can be an effective tool for increasing participation in health-oriented PA.

scholarly journals Video Games Ativos, equilíbrio e gasto energético em idosos: uma revisão sistemática

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raphael José Perrier-Melo ◽  
Thiago De Aguiar Silva Coelho ◽  
Jorge Luiz Brito-Gomes ◽  
Saulo Fernandes Melo de Oliveira ◽  
Manoel Da Cunha Costa
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Web Of Knowledge

Introdução: Verifica-se que Video Games Ativos (VGA) aumentam os níveis de aptidão física em populações diversas, contudo, esses efeitos são controversos em pessoas idosas. Objetivos: Revisar os efeitos dos VGAs no equilíbrio e analisar o gasto energético em idosos. Métodos: Realizou-se busca nas bibliotecas: MedLine, PubMed, Science Direct e Web of Knowledge, utilizando os termos: exergames, older adults, active video games, virtual reality e elderly. Resultados: Nos oito trabalhos analisados, os VGAs apresentaram intensidades de leve à vigorosa, possibilitando gastos energéticos de acordo com as indicações do ACSM. Verificou-se que, na maioria das pesquisas, utiliza-se a frequência cardíaca para estimar o gasto calórico. Os efeitos positivos no equilíbrio foram identificados nos indivíduos com redução dessa capacidade diagnosticada antes das intervenções, bem como naqueles nos quais foram usadas a escala de verificação do equilíbrio de maneira prática. Conclusão: VGAs são capazes de aumentar o gasto energético e melhorar o equilíbrio em idosos.

Use of Active Video Games to Increase Physical Activity in Children: A (Virtual) Reality?

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Foley ◽  
Ralph Maddison
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Energy Expenditure ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Bibliographic Databases ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderate Intensity Physical Activity ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video

There has been increased research interest in the use of active video games (in which players physically interact with images onscreen) as a means to promote physical activity in children. The aim of this review was to assess active video games as a means of increasing energy expenditure and physical activity behavior in children. Studies were obtained from computerised searches of multiple electronic bibliographic databases. The last search was conducted in December 2008. Eleven studies focused on the quantification of the energy cost associated with playing active video games, and eight studies focused on the utility of active video games as an intervention to increase physical activity in children. Compared with traditional nonactive video games, active video games elicited greater energy expenditure, which was similar in intensity to mild to moderate intensity physical activity. The intervention studies indicate that active video games may have the potential to increase free-living physical activity and improve body composition in children; however, methodological limitations prevent definitive conclusions. Future research should focus on larger, methodologically sound intervention trials to provide definitive answers as to whether this technology is effective in promoting long-term physical activity in children.

The Effects Of Active Video Games And SPARK PE On Children’s In-school Physical Activity

2019 ◽  
Vol 51 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. 513
Author(s):  
Han Chen ◽  
Haichun Sun ◽  
Jiling Liu ◽  
Peng Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video

Are Active Video Games Useful in Increasing Physical Activity and Addressing Obesity in Children?—Reply

2013 ◽  
Vol 167 (7) ◽  
pp. 678
Author(s):  
Stephen R. Smallwood ◽  
Michael M. Morris ◽  
Stephen J. Fallows ◽  
John P. Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Obesity In Children

Active Gaming: It Is Not Just for Young People

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (5) ◽  
pp. 731-739
Author(s):  
Eric J. Evans ◽  
Keith E. Naugle ◽  
Tyler Owen ◽  
Kelly M. Naugle
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Video Games ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Active Gaming ◽  
Active Video

Whether active gaming is an appropriate method to facilitate moderate-intensity physical activity in older adults remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the intensity of physical activity and enjoyment while playing three active video games in older adults compared with younger adults. Ten younger and 10 older adults played three active games on separate days. Participants played two 15-min periods per game: one period at a self-selected intensity and one period with structured instructions to maximize the movement. Physical activity intensity and enjoyment were measured during gameplay. The results indicated that older adults played games at significantly higher intensities (5.3 + 1.8 vs. 3.6 + 1.8 metabolic equivalents), spent less time in whole-body sedentary activity, and rated games more enjoyable compared with younger adults. With physical activity intensity being consistent with moderate-to-vigorous intensity for older adults during gameplay, the results suggest that active video games could be used as a cardiovascular tool for older adults.

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