Effects of home‐based exergaming on cardio‐metabolic and cognitive health in physically inactive individuals
Authors' conclusion
Home-based exergaming induced a clinically relevant increase in VO2max, a determinant of cardiovascular health, accompanied by further improvements in cardiovascular, metabolic and neuro-cognitive parameters. Exergaming may, therefore, offer an innovative approach to increasing regular physical activity, improving metabolic risk profile, and preventing chronic diseases.
Study context
- Population
- Physically inactive individuals
- Participants
- 20 individuals
- Comparison
- Before vs after 6 weeks of home-based exergaming
- Exergamingn = 20
- Outcome
- Cardio-metabolic and cognitive health
- Follow-up
- 6 weeks
Methodological detailshome-based, 6-week
- Home-based
- 6-week
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- VO2max increased significantly
- Significant decrease in resting and maximum heart rate
- Significant decrease in systolic, diastolic and mean blood pressure
- Significant decrease in LDL-C
- Dynamic balance and reaction time improved
Further findings
| Outcome | Values |
|---|---|
| Training adherence · 6 weeksAssessed via training diaries | Exergaming 88.4% |
Original publication
Effects of home‐based exergaming on cardio‐metabolic and cognitive health in physically inactive individuals. Diabetes Obes Metab. Published 13 March 2024. doi:10.
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