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Ha-Rin Ryu1, Hee-Jung Eum2, Dae-Young Kim1,3
1Institute of Digital Anti-Aging Healthcare, Inje University, Gimhae, Korea.
This study found that a rhythmik exercise program had low exercise intensity, not significantly improving cardiopulmonary functions. Adjusting program content and duration may enhance cardiopulmonary fitness.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Cardiopulmonary Function Assessment
Background:
- Determining appropriate exercise intensity is crucial for effective exercise programs.
- Rhythmik exercise programs offer a unique format but require intensity calibration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate exercise intensity in a rhythmik exercise program using cardiopulmonary function metrics.
- To assess the impact of the rhythmik program on key physiological markers.
Main Methods:
- Nine female participants (20s-40s) engaged in an 8-week rhythmik program (60 min/session, 3x/week).
- Cardiopulmonary functions (VE, VO2, VO2max, HR, O2 pulse) were measured during graded exercise tests at anaerobic threshold (AT) and maximal exercise time (ETmax).
- Exercise intensity was quantified using a Polar Heart Monitor and Borg Scale for rating of perceived exertion (RPE).
Main Results:
- No significant changes were observed in AT, VE, VO2, VO2max, HR, or O2 pulse at AT or ETmax.
- Maximal minute ventilation (VEmax) significantly increased at ETmax.
- The program's intensity was characterized as low (62.85% HRmax) with an average RPE of 12.22.
Conclusions:
- The rhythmik exercise program, as implemented, did not directly enhance cardiopulmonary functions.
- Modifications to program content and duration could potentially improve cardiopulmonary fitness.
- The unstructured nature of rhythmik exercise necessitates tailored adjustments for optimal participant outcomes.
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