Acute physiological response to exercising with a piece of home equipment

Authors

  • Johnny Alberto Montoya Arroyo Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Jimena Ramírez Cambronero
  • Luis Fernando Aragón Vargas 

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v43i0.79860

Keywords:

energy expenditure, exercise machine, home, physical activity

Abstract

The importance of doing regular physical activity (exercise) as a key element in the prevention of several diseases is well known. The following experiment was performed to evaluate the acute physiological effects of a home-exercise machine on 22 young, apparently healthy, university students. While the individuals exercised in the machine for ten (10) minutes, measures of heart rate, energy expenditure and peripheral circulation to the legs were taken and recorded. The results were contrasted against the claims made in different ads promoting the selected apparatus. There were no significant acute physiological effects resulting from the utilization of the machine during a 10-minute period. Heart rate increased only 8 beats per minute (bpm) from baseline and the temperature measured on the legs showed no variation or was even reduced. Energy expenditure was not significantly higher while using the device in comparison with the resting condition. These results suggest that consumers using this home-exercise equipment as a substitute of performing regular physical activity will be sacrificing important health benefits.

Author Biography

Johnny Alberto Montoya Arroyo, Universidad de Costa Rica

Universidad de Costa Rica

Escuela Educación Física y Deportes 

Centro de Investigación en Ciencias del Movimiento Humano

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Published

2022-01-06

How to Cite

Montoya Arroyo, J. A., Ramírez Cambronero, J., & Aragón Vargas , L. F. (2022). Acute physiological response to exercising with a piece of home equipment. Retos, 43, 544–549. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v43i0.79860

Issue

Vol. 43 (2022)

Section

Original Research Article

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