A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking
BackgroundQuadrupedal movement training (QMT) is a novel alternative form of exercise recently shown to improve several fitness characteristics including flexibility, movement quality, and dynamic balance. However, the specific energy demands of this style of training remain unknown. Therefore, the...
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| author | Jeffrey D. Buxton Sally A. Sherman Micah T. Sterrett Kristia D. Kannel Morgan E. Blanchflower Kelli T. Jancay Anna K. Jenkins Troy P. Donofrio Philip J. Prins |
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| description | BackgroundQuadrupedal movement training (QMT) is a novel alternative form of exercise recently shown to improve several fitness characteristics including flexibility, movement quality, and dynamic balance. However, the specific energy demands of this style of training remain unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the energy expenditure (EE) of a beginner-level quadrupedal movement training (QMT) class using Animal Flow (AF) to walking, and to compare EE between segments of the AF class and gender.MethodsParticipants (15 male, 15 female) completed 60-min sessions of AF, treadmill walking at a self-selected intensity (SSIT) and treadmill walking at an intensity that matched the heart rate of the AF session (HRTM). Indirect calorimetry was used to estimate energy expenditure.ResultsAF resulted in an EE of 6.7 ± 1.8 kcal/min, 5.4 ± 1.0 METs, and HR of 127.1 ± 16.1 bpm (63.4 ± 8.1% of the subjects' age-predicted maximum HR), while SSIT resulted in an EE of 5.1 ± 1.0 kcal/min, 4.3 ± 0.7 METs, HR of 99.8 ± 13.5 bpm (49.8 ± 6.7% age-predicted maximum HR), and HRTM resulted in and EE of 7.6 ± 2.2 kcal/min, 6.1 ± 1.0 METs, and HR of 124.9 ± 16.3 bpm (62.3 ± 8.2% age-predicted maximum HR). Overall, EE, METs, HR and respiratory data for AF was greater than SSIT (p's < 0.001) and either comparable or slightly less than HRTM. The Flow segment showed the highest EE (8.7 ± 2.7 kcal/min), METs (7.0 ± 1.7) and HR (153.2 ± 15.7 bpm). Aside from HR, males demonstrated greater EE, METs, and respiratory values across all sessions and segments of AF than females.ConclusionsQMT using AF meets the ACSM's criteria for moderate-intensity physical activity and should be considered a viable alternative to help meet physical activity guidelines. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e6b34e3beab4712b86c63dc05e8ebf52022-12-22T03:31:20ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672022-10-01410.3389/fspor.2022.992687992687A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walkingJeffrey D. Buxton0Sally A. Sherman1Micah T. Sterrett2Kristia D. Kannel3Morgan E. Blanchflower4Kelli T. Jancay5Anna K. Jenkins6Troy P. Donofrio7Philip J. Prins8Department of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Health and Human Development, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesDepartment of Exercise Science, Grove City College, Grove City, PA, United StatesBackgroundQuadrupedal movement training (QMT) is a novel alternative form of exercise recently shown to improve several fitness characteristics including flexibility, movement quality, and dynamic balance. However, the specific energy demands of this style of training remain unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the energy expenditure (EE) of a beginner-level quadrupedal movement training (QMT) class using Animal Flow (AF) to walking, and to compare EE between segments of the AF class and gender.MethodsParticipants (15 male, 15 female) completed 60-min sessions of AF, treadmill walking at a self-selected intensity (SSIT) and treadmill walking at an intensity that matched the heart rate of the AF session (HRTM). Indirect calorimetry was used to estimate energy expenditure.ResultsAF resulted in an EE of 6.7 ± 1.8 kcal/min, 5.4 ± 1.0 METs, and HR of 127.1 ± 16.1 bpm (63.4 ± 8.1% of the subjects' age-predicted maximum HR), while SSIT resulted in an EE of 5.1 ± 1.0 kcal/min, 4.3 ± 0.7 METs, HR of 99.8 ± 13.5 bpm (49.8 ± 6.7% age-predicted maximum HR), and HRTM resulted in and EE of 7.6 ± 2.2 kcal/min, 6.1 ± 1.0 METs, and HR of 124.9 ± 16.3 bpm (62.3 ± 8.2% age-predicted maximum HR). Overall, EE, METs, HR and respiratory data for AF was greater than SSIT (p's < 0.001) and either comparable or slightly less than HRTM. The Flow segment showed the highest EE (8.7 ± 2.7 kcal/min), METs (7.0 ± 1.7) and HR (153.2 ± 15.7 bpm). Aside from HR, males demonstrated greater EE, METs, and respiratory values across all sessions and segments of AF than females.ConclusionsQMT using AF meets the ACSM's criteria for moderate-intensity physical activity and should be considered a viable alternative to help meet physical activity guidelines.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.992687/fullenergy expenditurephysical activityindirect calorimetrytransitional movementsAnimal Flow |
| spellingShingle | Jeffrey D. Buxton Sally A. Sherman Micah T. Sterrett Kristia D. Kannel Morgan E. Blanchflower Kelli T. Jancay Anna K. Jenkins Troy P. Donofrio Philip J. Prins A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking Frontiers in Sports and Active Living energy expenditure physical activity indirect calorimetry transitional movements Animal Flow |
| title | A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking |
| title_full | A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking |
| title_fullStr | A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking |
| title_short | A comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking |
| title_sort | comparison of the energy demands of quadrupedal movement training to walking |
| topic | energy expenditure physical activity indirect calorimetry transitional movements Animal Flow |
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