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Eduard Gappmaier1, Sima F Tavazoie, Michael G Jacketta
1Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
|September 3, 2013
Summary
Large therapeutic rolls (LTR) and balls can provide effective cardiovascular training for various fitness levels. Exercise on LTRs helps individuals reach and maintain aerobic training zones, meeting American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) standards.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Rehabilitation Science
Background:
- Large therapeutic rolls (LTR) and balls are widely used in rehabilitation.
- These tools are also marketed for cardiovascular training.
- Evidence-based aerobic training standards are established by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if exercise on LTRs achieves aerobic training intensity levels.
- To assess training effectiveness across different individual fitness levels.
- To compare LTR exercise outcomes with ACSM guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Fourteen volunteers completed maximal and two submaximal exercise tests on LTRs.
- Tests included a staged protocol (LTR-A) and continuous exercise (LTR-B).
- Oxygen consumption (VO2) and heart rate (HR) were measured and compared to ACSM standards.
Main Results:
- LTR-A exercise reached an average peak intensity of 66.8% VO2 reserve and 82.9% HRmax.
- LTR-B exercise maintained moderate intensity, averaging 56% VO2 reserve and 78% HRmax.
- All participants achieved moderate exercise intensity during LTR-B.
Conclusions:
- Exercise on large therapeutic rolls can enable individuals to reach aerobic training levels.
- These findings support the use of LTRs for cardiovascular training across a spectrum of fitness.
- Appropriate exercise protocols on LTRs align with established aerobic training standards.
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