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Volume 7, Issue 7 (Suppl)

J Obes Weight Loss Ther, an open access journal

ISSN:2165-7904

Obesity & Fitness Expo 2017

November 13-15, 2017

November 13-15, 2017 | Atlanta, USA

World Fitness Expo

International Conference and Exhibition on

Obesity & Weight Management

Exergaming intervention in sedentary middle-aged adults improves cardiovascular endurance, balance

and lower extremity functional fitness

Daniel M Rosney

Temple University, USA

Background:

Interactive video game technology has been extensively utilized in rehabilitative settings. However, few studies have

explored the potential benefits of interactive video games as an exercise instrument for middle-aged adults who do not have a gym

membership or who otherwise cannot regularly make it to their local fitness center. Features of interactive exergaming (modeling

proper exercise biomechanics, increasing self-monitoring of behavior, encouraging participants to set health-related goals and

rewarding regular use) may help promote physical activity and consequently improve balance, cardiovascular endurance and

functional fitness.

Purpose:

To compare balance, cardiovascular health and functional fitness in relation to exercise tests in sedentary adults before and

after exergaming (n=12, 56+4 years, 162.1+10.9 cm, 79.2+19.1 kg, 39.6±7.7% fat mass).

Methods:

Subjects initially underwent balance, cardiovascular endurance and functional fitness tests before engaging in exergaming

for 20 min/3d/wk. After eight weeks, balance, cardiovascular health and functional fitness were retested.

Results:

Exergaming improved Single-Leg-Stand time (3.2+0.4s to 7.9+1.4s, p<0.05), Sit-To-Stand repetitions (14.2+1.7 to 16.8+1.3,

p<0.05) and YMCA 3-Minute Step Test heart rate recovery (103+7.9 to 95+3.2, p<0.05) while eliciting a habitual voluntary moderate-

intensity exercise level in previously sedentary individuals.

Conclusion:

Exergaming increased cardiovascular endurance, balance and lower extremity functional fitness whilemeeting American

College of Sports Medicine guidelines for moderate-intensity exercise. Exergaming should be considered a viable option for home

exercise programs to meet ACSM physical activity recommendations and improve overall quality of life.

J Obes Weight Loss Ther 2017, 7:7 (Suppl)

DOI: 10.4172/2165-7904-C1-55