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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Strategies to enhance exercise enjoyment are crucial for adherence.
  • Cycle ergometer exergaming has emerged as a promising approach.
  • Previous research often prescribed exercise intensity and mode.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare self-selected exercise intensity on a cycle ergometer with and without exergaming modes.
  • To evaluate physiological and psychological responses during different exercise conditions.

Main Methods:

  • 20 participants (18-40 years) completed a 45-minute session with control, track, and game modes.
  • Exercise intensity, heart rate, perceived exertion, and affective valence were recorded.
  • Enjoyment and dissociation were measured between modes.

Main Results:

  • Participants exercised above ventilatory threshold (VT) in all modes.
  • Exergaming modes (track and game) resulted in higher work rates than the control mode.
  • Exergaming led to more pleasant perceptions, greater enjoyment, and higher dissociation compared to the control.

Conclusions:

  • Exergaming on a cycle ergometer promotes higher physiological work rates.
  • Exergaming enhances psychological responses, including enjoyment and pleasantness.
  • Findings support exergaming as a strategy to encourage exercise participation and adherence.