Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement
OBJECTIVES Current regulations for Korean firefighters primarily emphasize exercise during working hours without specifying particular exercise methods. This study aims to evaluate the exercise intensity of the stepwise Korean Firefighter Fitness Program (KFFP) using Kinect-based mixed reality devic...
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| author | Min-Geon Je Dong-Il Seo Jung-Jun Park Hyun-Joo Kang Wook Song Chung-Gun Lee Yeon-Soon Ahn Ji-Been Kim Han-Joon Lee |
| author_facet | Min-Geon Je Dong-Il Seo Jung-Jun Park Hyun-Joo Kang Wook Song Chung-Gun Lee Yeon-Soon Ahn Ji-Been Kim Han-Joon Lee |
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| description | OBJECTIVES Current regulations for Korean firefighters primarily emphasize exercise during working hours without specifying particular exercise methods. This study aims to evaluate the exercise intensity of the stepwise Korean Firefighter Fitness Program (KFFP) using Kinect-based mixed reality device (Virtual mate, VM), considering the demanding 24-hour shift work and high physical strength requirements. The objective is to assess its potential as one of the exercise methods and provide valuable insights. METHODS CResearchers recruited 30 participants to evaluate the exercise intensity based on the cardiopulmonary responses induced by the Stepwise Korean Firefighter Fitness Program (KFFP) using Virtual Mate (VM). Initially, the participants' resting heart rate, maximum heart rate (HRmax), and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) were measured. Subsequently, researchers monitored the participants' cardiopulmonary responses by employing portable gas analyzers and wireless heart rate monitors while implementing the Stepwise KFFP with VM. Exercise intensity related to cardiopulmonary responses was recorded using both absolute parameters (VO2, HR) and relative parameters (%VO2max, %HRR, %HR). Researchers utilized repeated measures analysis of variance for statistical analysis. RESULTS The analysis of the stepwise KFFP using VM showed significant increases all parameters as the program advanced(p<.001). VO2 increased from around 19.4 ml/kg/min in Step 1 to approximately 22.8 ml/kg/min in Step 3. Similarly, %HRR rose from roughly 40.6% in Step 1 to about 53.9% in Step 3. CONCLUSIONS Upon evaluating the stepwise KFFP based on the exercise intensity levels recommended by ACSM, it is confirmed that the stepwise KFFP using VM comprises both moderate-intensity and highintensity exercises. This approach is deemed effective and can serve as a fitness management method for firefighters working in 24-hour shift patterns that demand high fitness levels. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b2616b55b714f93935ec1ff681331e32024-02-14T06:44:17ZengAsian Society of KinesiologyThe Asian Journal of Kinesiology2586-55952586-55522024-01-01261505910.15758/ajk.2024.26.1.50590Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness EnhancementMin-Geon Je0Dong-Il Seo1Jung-Jun Park2Hyun-Joo Kang3Wook Song4Chung-Gun Lee5Yeon-Soon Ahn6Ji-Been Kim7Han-Joon Lee8 School of Sport Science, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Republic of Korea Department of Sports Science, Dongguk University, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea Division of Sports Science, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea Department of Sports Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Republic of Korea Department of Physical Education, Institute of Sport Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Department of Physical Education, Institute of Sport Science, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea Department of Preventive Medicine and Genomic Cohort Institute, Yonsei Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea Division of Sports Science, Pusan National University, Busan, Republic of Korea School of Sport Science, University of Ulsan, Ulsan, Republic of KoreaOBJECTIVES Current regulations for Korean firefighters primarily emphasize exercise during working hours without specifying particular exercise methods. This study aims to evaluate the exercise intensity of the stepwise Korean Firefighter Fitness Program (KFFP) using Kinect-based mixed reality device (Virtual mate, VM), considering the demanding 24-hour shift work and high physical strength requirements. The objective is to assess its potential as one of the exercise methods and provide valuable insights. METHODS CResearchers recruited 30 participants to evaluate the exercise intensity based on the cardiopulmonary responses induced by the Stepwise Korean Firefighter Fitness Program (KFFP) using Virtual Mate (VM). Initially, the participants' resting heart rate, maximum heart rate (HRmax), and maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) were measured. Subsequently, researchers monitored the participants' cardiopulmonary responses by employing portable gas analyzers and wireless heart rate monitors while implementing the Stepwise KFFP with VM. Exercise intensity related to cardiopulmonary responses was recorded using both absolute parameters (VO2, HR) and relative parameters (%VO2max, %HRR, %HR). Researchers utilized repeated measures analysis of variance for statistical analysis. RESULTS The analysis of the stepwise KFFP using VM showed significant increases all parameters as the program advanced(p<.001). VO2 increased from around 19.4 ml/kg/min in Step 1 to approximately 22.8 ml/kg/min in Step 3. Similarly, %HRR rose from roughly 40.6% in Step 1 to about 53.9% in Step 3. CONCLUSIONS Upon evaluating the stepwise KFFP based on the exercise intensity levels recommended by ACSM, it is confirmed that the stepwise KFFP using VM comprises both moderate-intensity and highintensity exercises. This approach is deemed effective and can serve as a fitness management method for firefighters working in 24-hour shift patterns that demand high fitness levels.http://ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2024-26-1-50.pdfheart ratekorean firefighterkinect-based mixed reality devicedevice oxygen consumption |
| spellingShingle | Min-Geon Je Dong-Il Seo Jung-Jun Park Hyun-Joo Kang Wook Song Chung-Gun Lee Yeon-Soon Ahn Ji-Been Kim Han-Joon Lee Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement The Asian Journal of Kinesiology heart rate korean firefighter kinect-based mixed reality device device oxygen consumption |
| title | Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement |
| title_full | Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement |
| title_short | Analysis of Exercise Intensity Based on Cardiorespiratory Response in a Virtual Reality-Based Exercise Program for Firefighter Physical Fitness Enhancement |
| title_sort | analysis of exercise intensity based on cardiorespiratory response in a virtual reality based exercise program for firefighter physical fitness enhancement |
| topic | heart rate korean firefighter kinect-based mixed reality device device oxygen consumption |
| url | http://ajkinesiol.org/upload/pdf/ajk-2024-26-1-50.pdf |
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