Pablo Saiz-Gonzalez1,2, Daniel J. McDonough3, Wenxi Liu4, Zan Gao1,*
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, Vol.25, No.5, pp. 711-719, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ijmhp.2023.027530
Abstract Virtual reality (VR) seems to have the potential to provide opportunities to promote physical activity (PA) in a fun
way. This paper aimed to examine the acute effects of three different virtual reality-based exercise bikes on young
adults’ blood pressure (BP) and feelings compared to a traditional exercise cycling session. Four exercise sessions
(immersive VR cycling, two non-immersive VR cycling, and traditional cycling) were completed by 36 young
adults (22 females; Mage = 23.6 years). BP was measured immediately before and after each session using a BP
cuff and exercise-induced feelings were assessed via an established survey immediately after each… More >
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