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  • Exercise Science
  • Health Promotion
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Exergaming presents a potential alternative to traditional exercise modalities.
  • High-intensity exercise offers significant health advantages.
  • Investigating long-term exergaming effectiveness in inactive populations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term efficacy of a high-intensity exergaming platform for inactive adults.
  • To determine if access to exergaming leads to sustained health improvements.

Main Methods:

  • 52 inactive adults were randomized into exergaming (N=27) or control (N=25) groups for 6 months.
  • Exergaming participants used the Playpulse platform at their discretion.
  • Primary outcome was peak oxygen uptake (V̇O₂peak); secondary outcomes included body composition and cardiometabolic markers.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in V̇O₂peak between groups at 6 months (P=0.49).
  • Exergaming group showed increased moderate-intensity activity at 3 months, but no other significant between-group differences were observed.
  • Exergaming participants completed an average of 12 sessions at 74.5% max heart rate.

Conclusions:

  • Low exergaming frequency limited health benefits compared to the control group.
  • Enjoyment of the exergaming platform was insufficient to motivate regular exercise for health improvement in inactive adults.
  • Current exergaming interventions may require strategies to enhance adherence and long-term engagement.