1. Improving Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Function of Korean Firefighters: A Kinect-Based Mixed Reality Device Exercise Intervention Randomized Control Trial.
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Kim JB, Xiang YY, Kim CB, Seo D, Song W, Lee H, Kang H, Lee CG, Ahn YS, and Park JJ
- Subjects
- Humans, Male, Physical Fitness, Exercise Therapy, Republic of Korea, Muscle Strength physiology, Firefighters, Augmented Reality
- Abstract
Objective: This study addresses declining physical fitness among Korean firefighters due to a low exercise participation rate caused by the absence of exercise instructors. The research explores Virtual Mate (VM), a Kinect-based mixed reality device, as a potential solution, but its capacity to replace training instructors in enhancing physical fitness remains uncertain., Methods: Twenty Korean male firefighters were divided into two groups: the exercise group received an 8-week intervention using VM, while the control group maintained regular physical activity. Cardiopulmonary function and muscle function were measured., Results: After 8 weeks, the exercise group demonstrated a significant improvement in VO 2peak . Furthermore, there were notable enhancements in the strength and endurance of most knee, shoulder, and trunk flexors and extensors., Conclusions: Integrating VM into an exercise program can effectively improve cardiorespiratory and muscular function in Korean firefighters., Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: None declared., (Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.)
- Published
- 2024
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