Central adiposity and left ventricular mass in obese children

Mouharam, W A; Mowafi, Marwa M.; Farweez, Botheina Ahmed Thabet; Youssef, Omneya Ibrahim; Ahmed, Alaa Youssef

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“…Women also have a slightly smaller average waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio, which is related to the physiological differences between men and women, with men having an average waist-to-hip ratio exceeding 1. This ratio is an important indicator for identifying central obesity [20], which is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in severely obese people [21]. Therefore, participants should aim to control their weight through a balanced diet and regular exercise to improve their overall health.…”

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Experimental study on physical intervention of Virtual Reality cycling on simple obese college students

Zhao

Wei

et al. 2023

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Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) cycling as an intervention for physique improvement in simple obese college students. Methods A literature review, questionnaire survey, and 12-week experimental comparison were conducted using mathematical statistical methods on 41 simple obese college students in Nanjing, China. Results The results showed that 12 weeks of VR cycling had a significant effect on fat loss and shaping in simple obese college students. The weight, BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, and waist-to-body ratio decreased by 5.25%, 5.22%, 4.44%, 2.44%, and 2.1%, respectively, while lung capacity increased by 9.15%. Significant differences were observed within 10%, 5%, and 1%. Moreover, there were gender-based differences in the morphological changes. Men's abdominal fat consumption was slightly greater than that of women, resulting in a significant reduction in the waist and buttocks of men compared to women. Conclusion The study concludes that VR cycling is a more engaging and interesting intervention for fat loss and shaping than traditional aerobic exercise. By adjusting the exercise time and course difficulty, participants are more likely to adhere to the exercise regimen, leading to significant weight loss and other positive outcomes. The results of this study could be useful for designing effective interventions to improve the physique of obese individuals.

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Experimental study on physical intervention of Virtual Reality cycling on simple obese college students

Zhao

Wei

et al. 2023

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The effect of Virtual Reality Cycling with Music on simple obesity in college students: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in China

Zhao,

Lei,

Wei

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundSimple 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.MethodThis study recruited 78 Chinese college students with simple obesity (BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2) and randomly assigned them to either an experimental group (VR cycling combined with music, n = 41) or a control group (traditional cycling, n = 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.ResultsThe 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 (p<0.01). The experimental group also reported higher levels of enjoyment and engagement throughout the intervention period.ConclusionParticipants 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.

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Central adiposity and left ventricular mass in obese children

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Experimental study on physical intervention of Virtual Reality cycling on simple obese college students

Experimental study on physical intervention of Virtual Reality cycling on simple obese college students

The effect of Virtual Reality Cycling with Music on simple obesity in college students: evidence from a randomized controlled trial in China

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