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Virtual-reality exergaming improves performance during high-intensity interval training.

Matthew Farrow^1,2, Christof Lutteroth^3,2, Peter C Rouse¹

¹a Department for Health , University of Bath , Bath , UK.

European Journal of Sport Science

|November 8, 2018

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Virtual-reality exergaming enhanced enjoyment during high-intensity interval training (HIIT) compared to standard ergometry. Racing against a virtual opponent (ghost mode) increased exercise intensity in VR-HIIT.

Keywords:

Gamification enjoyment exercise intensity intrinsic motivation

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Area of Science:

Exercise Physiology
Virtual Reality Applications
Sports Technology

Background:

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is effective but can be perceived as unenjoyable.
Virtual reality (VR) exergaming offers immersive experiences that may enhance exercise engagement.
Exploring methods to increase both enjoyment and intensity in VR-based HIIT is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare mean power output and enjoyment between VR-exergaming (track mode) and standard ergometry (blank mode) during HIIT.
To investigate if VR-HIIT intensity can be increased via a 'ghost' mode or increased resistance ('hard' mode) without reducing enjoyment.

Main Methods:

Sixteen participants completed four VR-HIIT conditions: blank, track, ghost, and hard modes.
Each session involved eight 60-second intervals at high intensity, followed by 60-second recovery.
Measures included mean power output, VO2, and post-exercise questionnaires on motivation and enjoyment.

Main Results:

Enjoyment was significantly higher in VR track mode compared to blank mode.
No difference in mean power output was found between track and blank modes.
Mean power output was higher in track vs. ghost mode, and hard vs. ghost mode.

Conclusions:

VR-exergaming effectively increases enjoyment during a single bout of HIIT in untrained individuals.
The 'ghost' mode in VR-HIIT shows potential for increasing exercise intensity.
VR technology presents a promising avenue for enhancing adherence to HIIT protocols.