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Comparison of Enjoyment and Energy Expenditure of Exergame With and Without Blood Flow Restriction in Men and Women Publisher Pubmed



Mousavi Z1 ; Karimi Z2 ; Wong A3 ; Cheraghloo N4 ; Bagheri H5 ; Bagheri R6
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  1. 1. Nutrition and Food Service, Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Health and Human Performance, Marymount University, Arlington, United States
  4. 4. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  5. 5. Department of General Psychology, Islamic Azad University, South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
  6. 6. Department of Exercise Physiology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Scientific Reports Published:2024


Abstract

This study compared the effects of blood flow restriction (BFR) on intensity and perceived enjoyment during an exergame. Fourteen healthy young participants engaged in a boxing exergame for 20 min, with or without BFR, across two sessions. Perceived enjoyment levels were assessed using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale. Heart rate was monitored, and energy expenditure (EE) during exercise was calculated. A mixed model analysis of variance with repeated measures was used to evaluate differences in EE and enjoyment between exergame conditions (with and without BFR) as well as the interaction effects of these protocols with gender. Although not statistically significant, perceived enjoyment decreased with BFR inclusion for both genders. No significant differences were observed between men and women for both protocols. Regarding EE, there was no significant difference between the two groups (with and without BFR). However, a significant main effect of gender was found, with men exhibiting higher EE values in both protocols compared to women. In conclusion, exergames incorporating BFR impact perceptual responses, particularly perceived enjoyment. Furthermore, significant gender differences in EE were found, with men displaying higher values. © The Author(s) 2024.
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