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Airsoft: an efficient and motivating cardiovascular training choice
José F Tornero-Aguilera1,2, Joaquin Sanchez-Molina1, Vicente J Clemente-Suárez3,2,4
1Faculty of Sports Sciences, European University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|July 18, 2020
Summary
Playing airsoft offers a motivating way for sedentary individuals to meet physical activity guidelines. A single game provides moderate to vigorous exercise, exceeding recommendations for adults.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Sports Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Global pandemics of obesity and sedentarism necessitate effective physical activity interventions.
- The World Health Organization emphasizes physical exercise for disease prevention and treatment.
- Identifying motivating and effective physical activities is crucial for public health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the physiological and mechanical demands of airsoft.
- To evaluate airsoft as a potential physical activity for sedentary populations.
Main Methods:
- 32 sedentary adults (27.3±6.2 years; BMI 26.3±7.9) participated.
- Cardiovascular and mechanical activity were monitored using heart rate monitors and GPS.
- Physiological and biomechanical data were collected during an airsoft game.
Main Results:
- Participants engaged in 3 hours and 20 minutes of moderate to vigorous aerobic activity.
- 55.2% of the activity was between 60-70% of maximal heart rate, and 14.2% was above 70%.
- Participants covered 9.5 km, with 91.5% at moderate and 8.5% at vigorous intensity.
Conclusions:
- A single airsoft game surpasses international physical activity recommendations for sedentary adults.
- Airsoft is a viable and engaging outdoor activity to increase population-level physical activity.
- This study highlights airsoft's potential as an alternative exercise modality.
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