| Autor: |
Beale, Louisa, Maxwell, Neil S., Gibson, Oliver R., Twomey, Rosemary, Taylor, Becky, Church, Andrew |
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Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Jun2015, Vol. 12 Issue 6, p808-813, 6p, 3 Charts, 1 Graph |
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Background: The purpose of this study was to characterize the physiological demands of a riding session comprising different types of recreational horse riding in females. Methods: Sixteen female recreational riders (aged 17 to 54 years) completed an incremental cycle ergometer exercise test to determine peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and a 45-minute riding session based upon a British Horse Society Stage 2 riding lesson (including walking, trotting, cantering and work without stirrups). Oxygen consumption (VO2), from which metabolic equivalent (MET) and energy expenditure values were derived, was measured throughout. Results: The mean VO2 requirement for trotting/cantering (18.4 ± 5.1 ml·kg-1·min-1; 52 ± 12% VO2peak; 5.3 ± 1.1 METs) was similar to walking/trotting (17.4 ± 5.1 ml·kg-1·min-1; 48 ± 13% VO2peak; 5.0 ± 1.5 METs) and significantly higher than for work without stirrups (14.2 ± 2.9 ml·kg-1·min-1; 41 ± 12% VO2peak; 4.2 ± 0.8 METs) (P = .001). Conclusions: The oxygen cost of different activities typically performed in a recreational horse riding session meets the criteria for moderate intensity exercise (3-6 METs) in females, and trotting combined with cantering imposes the highest metabolic demand. Regular riding could contribute to the achievement of the public health recommendations for physical activity in this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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