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¹Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.

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Playing exergames with others increases peak heart rate (HR) compared to playing alone. While multiplayer exergaming did not significantly improve exercise intensity or enjoyment, it may offer health benefits.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Exercise Physiology
Human-Computer Interaction
Health Sciences

Background:

Modern exergames often incorporate multiplayer features.
Understanding the physiological and perceptual differences between single-player and multiplayer exergaming is crucial for optimizing their health benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the physiological and perceptual responses of healthy individuals aged 10-30 years when playing a cycling exergame alone versus with others.

Main Methods:

A randomized crossover study design was employed.
Participants completed both single-player and multiplayer exergaming sessions.
Key outcomes measured included oxygen uptake (V°O₂), heart rate (HR), and perceived enjoyment, pleasure, and exertion.

Main Results:

Peak heart rate (HR) was significantly higher in the multiplayer condition (172 ± 23 bpm) compared to the single-player condition (159 ± 27 bpm).
Peak oxygen uptake (V°O₂) showed a trend towards being higher in the multiplayer condition but did not reach statistical significance.
Average HR, average V°O₂, and all perceptual responses were similar between single-player and multiplayer exergaming sessions.

Conclusions:

Multiplayer exergaming elevates peak heart rate more than single-player exergaming.
While not showing significant improvements in exercise intensity or perceptual responses, the higher peak HR and trend in V°O₂ suggest potential advantages for multiplayer exergaming.
Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the health benefits of multiplayer exergaming compared to single-player modes.