Sensewear armbands differentiate contribution of select group exercise programs to daily activity requirements

Aimee L Harvey; Brendan J Burkett; Mark McKean

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Sensewear armbands differentiate contribution of select group exercise programs to daily activity requirements

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Sensewear armbands differentiate contribution of select group exercise programs to daily activity requirements

Aimee L Harvey, Brendan J Burkett and Mark McKean

Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.3(1), pp.52-65

2014

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Abstract

Human Movement and Sports Science

physical fitness

measurement

accelerometry

exercise training

guidelines and recommendations

physical activity assessment

Introduction: There is little empirical evidence of the contribution of group exercise programs to daily physical activity requirements. This study used SenseWear Armbands to differentiate and quantify physical activity in different group exercise classes towards ACSM guidelines on daily activity. Methods: Using a crossover design, 13 males (27.9±6.3 years, 177.4±5.1cm, 78.7±4.8kg) 17 females (30.5±6.7 years, 167.5±4.67cm, 63.8±9.2kg) completed four Group Exercise classes in a randomised order over seven days. Data was collected from heart rate monitors and SenseWear-MF-SW armbands. Results: Total energy expenditure (males, females) was BODYATTACKâ„¢ (2,550.7J, 2,035.8J), BODYCOMBATâ„¢ ( 2498.1J, 1890.0J) BODYPUMPâ„¢ (1153.3J, 1112.8J) and BODYBALANCEâ„¢ (1068.2J, 713.5J). Step count was; BODYATTACKâ„¢ (5701.8, 5516.5), BODYCOMBATâ„¢ (5575.5, 5167.1), BODYPUMPâ„¢ (898.9, 747.2) and BODYBALANCEâ„¢ (719, 156.6). Average heart rate and METS were highest in BODYCOMBATâ„¢ for males (145.9bpm, 7.9METS) and BODYATTACKâ„¢ for females (144.9bpm and 7.5METS). Conclusion: All classes met ACSM's vigorous or moderate exercise intensity categories. Participants' feedback ranked the class intensity in the same order as objective measures. Both genders believe BODYPUMPâ„¢ will achieve strength and muscle tone and BODYATTACKâ„¢ will achieve reduced body fat, better coordination and aerobic fitness. SenseWear Armbands provide an objective measure to differentiate and compare outputs with ACSM recommended guidelines.

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Title: Sensewear armbands differentiate contribution of select group exercise programs to daily activity requirements
Authors: Aimee L Harvey (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Brendan J Burkett (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Mark McKean (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Publication details: Journal of Fitness Research, Vol.3(1), pp.52-65
Publisher: Australian Institute of Fitness
Date published: 2014
ISSN: 2201-5655
Organisation Unit: School of Health - High Performance Sport; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449930202621
Output Type: Journal article

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