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Exploring the influence of virtual reality aerobic training on functional capacity and aerobic fitness in sedentary females

Neama Mahmoud EL-Sheikh, Hany Ezzat Obaya, Doaa Saeed, Doha H. Al-Afify, Rana Hesham Mohamed Elbanna

Neama Mahmoud EL-Sheikh, Hany Ezzat Obaya, Doaa Saeed, Doha H. Al-Afify, Rana Hesham Mohamed Elbanna – Exploring the influence of virtual reality aerobic training on functional capacity and aerobic fitness in sedentary females –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(3); 275-280

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG7D19NXVI

Abstract
Aim. Lack of physical activity has become a growing concern in modern society, leading to reduced functional ability and diminished aerobic fitness. Exercise is often perceived as boring and difficult, whereas people tend to prefer more enjoyable activities like virtual reality (VR) gaming. Therefore, engaging in VR games as part of physical activity may spark interest and improve physical activity behavior.
Materials and methods. Sixty females aged 18–25 years, with obesity class I (BMI 30–34.9), were selected from the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, and randomly allocated into two groups. Body mass index (BMI), the Queens College Step Test (QCT), and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) were measured before and after the intervention, which consisted of three sessions per week for 8 weeks.
Results. There was a significant improvement in BMI post-intervention compared to pre-intervention in both groups, but no significant difference in mean BMI values between the groups. There was also a significant improvement in the Queens College Step Test (QCT) and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) post-intervention compared to pre-intervention in both groups, with significant differences in mean values between the two groups.
Conclusions. Virtual reality aerobic exercise (VRAE) and aerobic exercise (AE) are both effective in reducing BMI, but VRAE is more effective in improving functional capacity and aerobic fitness in sedentary adults. It encourages participants to be more active in daily life and maintain a higher level of exercise than the AE group.
Key words
virtual reality exercise, aerobic exercise, sedentary lifestyle, aerobic endurance, inactivity
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Impact of physical activity vs high-intensity interval training on autonomic nervous system in young sedentary adults – a pilot study

Yogeshwari Raman, Venkatesh Natarajan, Priscilla Johnson, Savita Ravindra

 

Yogeshwari Raman, Venkatesh Natarajan, Priscilla Johnson, Savita Ravindra
– Impact of physical activity vs high-intensity interval training on autonomic nervous system in young sedentary adults – a pilot study –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(2); 442-449

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG00E16NJY

Abstract
Objective. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of physical activity versus high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the cardiac autonomic nervous system in young sedentary adults.
Method. This randomized pilot study included sedentary adults aged 18 to 40 years, with less than 600 METs in IPAQ and moderate to severe stress on the Perceived Stress Scale. Twenty-eight participants were randomized into three groups: control, HIIT, and physical activity. The HIIT group underwent 30:30 sec circuit training, while the physical activity group engaged in moderate to vigorous aerobic activities for 12 weeks. The control group received education on the importance of exercise. The primary outcome was cardiac autonomic neuropathy assessed using Ewing’s battery of tests, and the secondary outcome was functional capacity.
Result. Significant improvement in cardiac autonomic neuropathy was observed in both the physical activity (p < 0.001) and HIIT groups (p < 0.001), but not in the control group (p = 0.25). Physical activity showed a tendency toward parasympathetic dominance (p = 0.0002), while HIIT showed a tendency toward sympathetic dominance (p = 0.004). Significant improvements in functional capacity were noted in the physical activity (p = 0.002), HIIT (p = 0.001), and control (p = 0.021) groups.
Conclusion. Both physical activity and HIIT significantly improve the autonomic nervous system and functional capacity. However, the type of training has varying impact on the autonomic nervous system.
Keywords
autonomic nervous system, high-intensity interval training, physical activity, sedentary, sympathovagal balance
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Physical activity levels in children in the island region: A case study in the Kepulauan Seribu, DKI Jakarta

Dadan Resmana, Raisa Ganeswara, Abdul Gani, Ferry Yohannes Wattimena, Shela Ginanjar, Sendy Mohamad Anugrah

 

Dadan Resmana, Raisa Ganeswara, Abdul Gani, Ferry Yohannes Wattimena, Shela Ginanjar, Sendy Mohamad Anugrah – Physical activity levels in children in the island region: A case study in the Kepulauan Seribu, DKI Jakarta –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(2); 205-210

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG00E1GOPO

Abstract
This study aimed to analyze the physical activity status, explore daily activity patterns, and compare the physical activity levels of elementary school children living in the Thousand Islands. The participants were elementary school students in grades V and VI on Panggang Island and Pramuka Island, which are part of the Kepulauan Seribu district, totaling 314 students (172 boys and 142 girls).
Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire – Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and body weight and body mass index (BMI) were measured using the Xiaomi Mi 2 Pro. Participant height was measured using a stadiometer.
The results showed a statistically significant difference between boys and girls in the variables of gaming time and homework time, with a p-value less than 0.05. Meanwhile, there were no statistically significant differences in sleep time and sitting time.
Regarding physical activity levels, the percentage of girls in the low category was higher (14.34%) than that of boys (11.81%), with a significant difference (p-value < 0.05). In the moderate category, the percentages were similar—52.01% for boys and 52.39% for girls—with no significant difference. In the high category, boys had a higher percentage (36.18%) than girls (33.27%), with a significant difference (p-value < 0.05).
These findings suggest that elementary school children in the Kepulauan Seribu engage in diverse physical activities, with most students falling into the moderate activity level. Boys are more involved in high-intensity physical activities, while girls are more often found in the low-activity category. Daily activity time also shows significant gender-based differences, where boys spend more time playing games and girls spend more time doing homework.
Keywords
physical activity, Jakarta, children, sedentary
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The level of physical activity literacy among obese high school students during post-pandemic COVID-19

Gunathevan Elumalai, Ruaibah Yazani Tengah, Mirza Azny Mustafa, Mohansundar Sankaravel, Fariba Hossein Abadi

 

Gunathevan Elumalai, Ruaibah Yazani Tengah, Mirza Azny Mustafa, Mohansundar Sankaravel, Fariba Hossein Abadi – The level of physical activity literacy among obese high school students during post-pandemic COVID-19 –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(2); 198-204

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG00E1G0A3

Abstract
The increasing prevalence of obesity among Malaysian children and adolescents has been observed since the 1970s and can lead to long-term health problems as they transition into adulthood. This survey focuses on assessing the level of physical activity literacy among 720 obese high school students in Perak during the post-pandemic COVID-19 period. A self-designed questionnaire with high validity (r = 0.87) and reliability (r = 0.95) was employed for data collection. Findings from the descriptive analysis indicate that 408 respondents (56.7%) engage in some form of physical activity, while 312 respondents have never been involved in any physical activity. However, it is important to note that the duration of physical activity is insufficient for the majority of students. Only 114 individuals (16.8%) out of the 408 respondents who are physically active meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation of engaging in physical activity at least three times a week for a minimum total of 150 minutes.
Additionally, a concerning aspect of the survey results showed a high number of students using gadgets for more than five hours a day. According to the data, 451 students (62.64%) exceed the recommended screen time limit, which can contribute to sedentary behavior and further exacerbate the issue of obesity. The independent t-test revealed significant differences in physical activity literacy by gender (p = 0.00), with males (M = 41.23, SD = 1.69) scoring higher than females (M = 32.94, SD = 1.47). However, the duration of gadget usage showed no significant difference (p = .743) between males (M = 6.35, SD = 2.84) and females (M = 6.28, SD = 2.93). A one-way ANOVA test also showed no significant differences based on ethnicity (p = 0.566).
These findings indicate a need to prioritize physical activity promotion and education among obese high school students in Perak, especially in the current post-pandemic era. Encouraging students to engage in regular physical activity and reducing excessive screen time can help address the issue of obesity. It is important for schools, families, and the community to work together to create an environment that supports and encourages a healthy and active lifestyle.
Keywords
obesity, children, adolescents, physical activity literacy, sedentary behavior
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Improvement of dynamic balance in sedentary male adolescents after 8 weeks of Asian squat exercise

Sih Reka Prawidya, Damayanti Tinduh, Dewi Masrifah Ayub, Ratna Daryanti Soebadi, Mahmudah

 

Sih Reka Prawidya, Damayanti Tinduh, Dewi Masrifah Ayub, Ratna Daryanti Soebadi, Mahmudah – Improvement of dynamic balance in sedentary male adolescents after 8 weeks of Asian squat exercise –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(2); 46-53

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG7D19MKQJ

Abstract
Introduction. This study analyzes changes in dynamic balance among sedentary male adolescents following 8 weeks of Asian squat exercise.
Methods. This study was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. A total of 24 sedentary male students were randomly assigned to either the treatment group (n = 12), which performed Asian squat exercises three times per week for eight weeks, or the control group (n = 12), which did not receive any intervention. The outcome was measured using the Four-Square Step Test (FSST) before and after the intervention.
Results. A significant improvement in FSST results was observed in the treatment group at week 4 (p = 0.004) and week 8 (p < 0.001) after the intervention. At the end of the eight weeks, the treatment group showed a statistically significant improvement compared to the control group (p = 0.005), with a large effect size (Cohen’s d = 1.29).
Conclusion. Eight weeks of Asian squat training is an effective and safe exercise to enhance dynamic balance in sedentary male adolescents.

Keywords
adolescent, postural balance, resistance training, student, sedentary

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