Zhao Meng, Lei Ying, Wei Ziran, You Ming
Department of Physical Education, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
Exercise and Health Promotion Research Center, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing, China.
Front Public Health. 2024 Nov 21;12:1466142. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1466142. eCollection 2024.
Simple obesity has become an increasingly prevalent health concern among college students. Existing research indicates that traditional exercise methods may not sufficiently engage this population, particularly those facing barriers to regular physical activity. Thus, this study investigated how combining VR cycling with music influenced fat reduction in this population.
This study recruited 78 Chinese college students with simple obesity (BMI ≥ 28 kg/m) and randomly assigned them to either an experimental group (VR cycling combined with music, = 41) or a control group (traditional cycling, = 37). Both groups engaged in 12 weeks of cycling training, three times a week, for 45 min per session. Key physiological indicators, such as weight, BMI, waist circumference, and hip circumference, were measured at baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention.
The VR cycling with music group exhibited significant improvements in key physiological metrics compared to the control group. Notable changes included a 4.1% reduction in weight, a 2.8% decrease in BMI, and a 2.8% reduction in waist circumference. Hip circumference also decreased by 2.5%, while the waist-to-hip ratio dropped by 0.016 units. Furthermore, the intervention led to a 7.2% increase in vital capacity, with all outcomes showing statistical significance (<0.01). The experimental group also reported higher levels of enjoyment and engagement throughout the intervention period.
Participants in the experimental group experienced significant reductions in weight, BMI, and both waist and hip circumferences, as well as a notable improvement in vital capacity. The study highlights that combining virtual reality cycling with music resulted in more substantial weight loss and fat reduction in obese college students, compared to traditional cycling methods.
单纯性肥胖已成为大学生中日益普遍的健康问题。现有研究表明，传统运动方法可能无法充分吸引这一人群，特别是那些面临定期体育活动障碍的人。因此，本研究调查了将虚拟现实骑行与音乐相结合如何影响这一人群的减脂效果。
本研究招募了78名患有单纯性肥胖（BMI≥28kg/m）的中国大学生，并将他们随机分为实验组（虚拟现实骑行与音乐相结合，n = 41）或对照组（传统骑行，n = 37）。两组都进行了为期12周的骑行训练，每周三次，每次45分钟。在基线、干预中期和干预后测量关键生理指标，如体重、BMI、腰围和臀围。
与对照组相比，虚拟现实骑行与音乐组的关键生理指标有显著改善。显著变化包括体重下降4.1%，BMI下降2.8%，腰围下降2.8%。臀围也下降了2.5%，腰臀比下降了0.016个单位。此外，干预导致肺活量增加7.2%，所有结果均具有统计学意义（<0.01）。实验组在整个干预期内也报告了更高的享受度和参与度。
实验组参与者的体重、BMI、腰围和臀围均显著下降，肺活量也有显著改善。该研究强调，与传统骑行方法相比，将虚拟现实骑行与音乐相结合能使肥胖大学生实现更显著的体重减轻和脂肪减少。
