Staying Active While Staying Home: The Use of Physical Activity Technologies During Life Disruptions

Newbold, Joseph W.; Rudnicka, Anna; Cox, Anna L.

doi:10.3389/fdgth.2021.753115

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“…The results of our study showed that both gold and silver athletes were more motivated to use live streaming than they were to use the pre-recorded training modality. This finding is in accordance with the research of Newbold et al [ 23 ], who showed that live-streaming classes offered a way to stay connected with people during the lockdown and to continue with exercise classes they would previously have attended in person, providing a sense of community. These results are in line with a study by Bonavolontà et al [ 38 ] on the level of enjoyment of home-based training for 140 children and adolescents from 23 different Apulian Tennis Clubs, which showed that those who received online support and guidance from their instructors showed significantly higher average enjoyment levels than the group who had no such indication.…”

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“…Many forms of online training were used during the COVID-19 home confinement period [ 4 , 14 , 15 , 23 ]. To our knowledge, this is the first study aimed at investigating the differences between the live-streamed and pre-recorded online training modalities for RG athletes and coaches of different technical levels during the first COVID-19 national lockdown in Italy.…”

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Live Streaming vs. Pre-Recorded Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italian Rhythmic Gymnastics

Cardinali

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Maccarani³

et al. 2022

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The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak led to an inevitable and drastic transition to online training systems. This study aimed to analyze the differences between live-streaming and pre-recorded training modalities in rhythmic gymnastics (RG) with coaches and gymnasts of different technical levels. A total of 238 coaches and 277 athletes affiliated with the Italian Gymnastics Federation (FGI) participated in the study. The data collection tool was a self-collected questionnaire structured in three sections: participant’s information, characteristics of live-streaming training, and characteristics of pre-recorded training. A 2 × 2 ANOVA was used for each numeric variable. A Pearson’s chi-squared test was used for each categorical variable. For the athletes, training frequency, motivation, and efficacy were significantly higher (p < 0.05) with live streaming (3.7 ± 1.5 day/week, 3.8 ± 0.9 score and 3.8 ± 0.8 score, respectively) than with a pre-recorded modality (2.2 ± 1.7 day/week, 3.1 ± 1.2 score and 3.7 ± 0.9 score, respectively), while for coaches, significant differences (p < 0.005) were found between the two modalities only for training frequency (live streaming, 3.6 ± 1.8 days/week vs. pre-recorded, 2.1 ± 1.7 days/week). The adherence (number of No:Yes) was significantly higher (p < 0.05) for the live-streaming modality than for the pre-recorded modality in gold athletes (1:74 vs. 14:61, respectively), silver athletes (12:190 vs. 28:174, respectively), and gold coaches (3:63 vs. 11:55, respectively), but it was not for silver coaches. Physical preparation was performed significantly (p < 0.005) more often (number of No:Yes) for live streaming than for the pre-recorded modality by gold athletes (9:66 vs. 34:41, respectively), silver athletes (25:177 vs. 77:125, respectively), gold coaches (8:58 vs. 37:29), and silver coaches (33:139 vs. 85:87, respectively). Free body technical preparation was performed significantly (p < 0.005) more often (number of No:Yes) for live streaming than for the pre-recorded modality by gold athletes (15:60 vs. 39:36, respectively), silver athletes (84:118 vs. 121:81, respectively), gold coaches (10:56 vs. 38:28), and silver coaches (60:112 vs. 105:67, respectively), while no differences were found for silver athletes’ and coaches’ technical preparations for apparatus training between the two modalities. In conclusion, live streaming had greater positive effects on RG training during home confinement. However, pre-recorded training could be more effective for some types of training, depending on the technical level of the athletes.

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Live Streaming vs. Pre-Recorded Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italian Rhythmic Gymnastics

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“…It was not as good as being there, but at least we did something so that we wouldn't be sedentary for too long." P3 These findings align with Newbold et al [54], who argue that the emergence of online physical exercise programs and recorded classes facilitated physical exercise routines despite lockdowns, social isolation, and gym closures.…”

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Older Adults’ Continuance Intentions for Online Physical Exercise Classes

Taveira,

Barbosa

2024

Behavioral Sciences

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdowns and social distancing measures drove the shift from in-person to online physical exercise classes, leading individuals to explore these digital alternatives. Guided by the Expectation-Confirmation Model, this article examines older adults’ intentions to continue using online physical exercise classes. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 adults aged 65 and older who had participated in online physical exercise classes during the pandemic. Transcripts were subject to thematic analysis using the NVivo software program. The results indicate that older adults recognize the usefulness of online physical exercise classes because of their ability to enhance their health and well-being. Their initial expectations were surpassed, and they were generally satisfied with the experience. However, in-person classes remained preferred due to their enhanced benefits. They also felt that the adoption of online classes was involuntary; instead of an autonomous decision guided by their needs and preferences, this was a viable solution imposed by the lockdown. Therefore, their continuance intentions are limited to specific conditions, namely a new lockdown or other physical impediments. Still, considering the flexibility that online physical exercise classes offer, accommodating time and physical constraints, participants highlighted the advantages of a hybrid approach for those who may face challenges attending in-person classes. Based on the findings, this article proposes that ECM provides a relevant, yet insufficient, framework for explaining older adults’ continuance intentions for online physical exercise classes, suggesting the inclusion of additional explaining factors: perceived usefulness of non-technological alternatives, necessary conditions, and self-determination.

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“…One of the most important and easy ways to gain healthy habits and keep all the body's systems, but perhaps the most important one, the immune system, is to exercise. In addition, considering these effects in the post-pandemic period, it is thought that online methods can continue to be used [ 3 , 4 ]. Another exercise method used as tele-exercise in the literature is Pilates [ 5 ].…”

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The effects of online pilates and face-to-face pilates in healthy individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled study

Bulguroğlu

2023

BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil

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Background Along with the covid-19 process, people started to turn to online exercise methods. One of these methods is the pilates method, which increases the endurance of the core muscles. This study aims to analyze and compare the effects of online and face-to-face pilates methods. Methods Fifty-eight healthy individuals aged 25–40 years were included in the study. Individuals were randomly divided into three groups; online pilates group (OPG), face-to-face pilates group (FPG), and control group (CG). Pilates groups were given pilates exercises in groups of three or four for eight weeks, three days a week, for 1 h a day, by the physiotherapist. The control group did breathing and relaxation exercises at home. Core muscular endurance, depression, and quality of life were assessed before and after eight weeks of training. Results Core muscle endurance, depression, and quality of life improved after pilates in online and face-to-face pilates groups (p < 0.05). No change was found in the control group (p > 0.05). When the gains in the Pilates groups were compared, it was seen that the improvement in the Modified Biering-Sorensen test was more significant in the face-to-face pilates group, and the improvement in the trunk flexion test was more significant in the online group (p < 0.05), while the gains in other parameters were similar (p > 0.05). Conclusions As a result, healthy individuals have seen similar benefits in online and face-to-face pilates. Both methods are significant for gaining healthy habits and increasing physical activity in healthy individuals. Trial registration Retrospectively registered. NCT05309486, Registration date: 04/04/2022. URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05309486?term=BULGUROGLU&draw=2&rank=1

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Staying Active While Staying Home: The Use of Physical Activity Technologies During Life Disruptions

Cited by 19 publications

References 50 publications

Live Streaming vs. Pre-Recorded Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italian Rhythmic Gymnastics

Live Streaming vs. Pre-Recorded Training during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italian Rhythmic Gymnastics

Older Adults’ Continuance Intentions for Online Physical Exercise Classes

The effects of online pilates and face-to-face pilates in healthy individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled study

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