| Autor: |
Moreno Carbajal PB; Sports Faculty, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, México., Corrales Camargo NE; Sports Faculty, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, México., Espinoza-Gutiérrez R; Sports Faculty, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, México.; Research Group UABC-CA-341 Physical Performance and Health, Human Biosciences Laboratory, Tijuana, Baja California, México., Calleja-Núñez JJ; Sports Faculty, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, México.; Research Group UABC-CA-341 Physical Performance and Health, Human Biosciences Laboratory, Tijuana, Baja California, México., Montero-Herrera B; Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA., Cerna J; Department of Neuroscience, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, Illinois, USA., Aburto-Corona JA; Sports Faculty, Autonomous University of Baja California, Tijuana, Baja California, México.; Research Group UABC-CA-341 Physical Performance and Health, Human Biosciences Laboratory, Tijuana, Baja California, México. |
| Abstrakt: |
Objective: This study aims at comparing the energy expenditure (EE) and heart rate (HR) data from Ring Fit Adventure (RFA) with those from indirect calorimetry (COSMED) and a heart rate monitor (Polar FT7). A secondary goal is to evaluate self-reported enjoyment and perceived effort levels. Materials and Methods: Thirty participants (age = 21.8 ± 2.2; body mass index = 31.8 ± 4.4) were recruited for two laboratory visits. The first visit involved baseline measurements. In the second visit, participants performed a 55-minute ad libitum exercise session with the RFA in adventure mode with moderate difficulty. During this session, EE, HR, perceived effort, and enjoyment of physical activity were recorded. Results: Although no statistically significant overestimation of EE was found between the RFA and the metabolic cart, two-way analysis of variance results show a main effect of condition (RFA vs. Polar FT7) on HR (122.8 ± 20.1 bpm and 129.0 ± 18.6 bpm; P = 0.007; ᶯ p 2 = 0.235). Based on comprehensive statistical evaluations, including the mean absolute percent error, intraclass correlations, typical error of measurement, and limits of agreement, the data suggest that the RFA provides reliable estimates for EE and HR. Overall, participants enjoyed the game considerably (71.3 ± 5.9/80 arbitrary units), and their reported perceived exertion was low. Conclusion: This study underscores that the RFA values are relatively accurate and precise, and thus it can be safely suggested for individuals with overweight and obesity to adopt an active lifestyle. |
