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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Human Movement Studies

Background:

  • Aerobic exercise machines are widely used for cardiovascular training.
  • Perceptions of enjoyment and naturalness of movement can influence exercise adherence.
  • Understanding user experience with different aerobic equipment is crucial for promoting physical activity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the perceived enjoyment and naturalness of movement during exercise on treadmill, elliptical crosstrainer, and Vario machines.
  • To investigate differences in user experience based on exercise machine type.
  • To explore the influence of user experience level (experienced vs. inexperienced) on movement naturalness.

Main Methods:

  • 72 experienced and 60 inexperienced users participated in the study.
  • Participants completed short exercise bouts on treadmill, elliptical crosstrainer, and Vario machines.
  • Post-exercise, participants completed the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) and Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) for naturalness of movement.

Main Results:

  • Significant within-subjects differences were found for enjoyment and naturalness across machines.
  • Treadmill and Vario machines were rated as similarly enjoyable and more so than the elliptical crosstrainer.
  • Both machines were perceived as more natural in movement compared to the elliptical crosstrainer, with differences noted between user groups.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise enjoyment and perceived naturalness of movement are not uniform across different aerobic machines.
  • The elliptical crosstrainer may offer a less enjoyable and natural experience compared to treadmills and Vario machines.
  • Exercise professionals should consider machine-specific user perceptions to enhance motivation and adherence in aerobic training programs.