Improving Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Function of Korean Firefighters <i>A Kinect-Based Mixed Reality Device Exercise Intervention Randomized Control Trial</i>open access
- Authors
- Kim, Ji-Been; Xiang, Ying-Ying; Kim, Chae-Been; Seo, Dongil; Song, Wook; Lee, Hanjoon; Kang, Hyunjoo; Lee, Chung Gun; Ahn, Yeon-Soon; Park, Jung-Jun
- Issue Date
- Feb-2024
- Publisher
- LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
- Keywords
- Kinect-based mixed reality device; firefighter; Physical fitness; VO2peak; muscular function
- Citation
- JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE, v.66, no.2, pp 118 - 122
- Pages
- 5
- Journal Title
- JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
- Volume
- 66
- Number
- 2
- Start Page
- 118
- End Page
- 122
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/sch/handle/2021.sw.sch/26052
- DOI
- 10.1097/JOM.0000000000003003
- ISSN
- 1076-2752
1536-5948
- 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 VO2peak. 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.
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