The metabolic and physiological responses to scootering exercise in a field-setting

The physiological and perceptual responses of stand‐up paddle board exercise in a laboratory‐ and field‐setting

“…As expected, EE increased linearly with SUP stroke rate (Table 2), however, with research seldom investigating similar responses to fixed-or self-paced SUP exercise (whether in laboratory-or field-settings), we are unable to directly compare our results with existing EE SUP data. Nonetheless, similar EEs have been reported for recreational surfing (∼7 to 8 kcal min −1 [Meir, Lowdon, Davie, Geebng, & Victoia, 1991;Watsford, Murphy, & Coutts, 2006]) and scootering (3.8-6.4 kcal min −1 [Kijima, Arimoto, & Muramatsu, 2007;Willmott & Maxwell, 2019]).…”

“…Whereas, SUP at 30 strokes min −1 (4.6 METs) are similar to that of kayaking and sailing in the competition (both 5.0 METs) (Ainsworth et al, 2000). In comparison to other non‐weight bearing, but land‐based activities, the METs whilst SUP at moderate intensities (20 and 30 strokes min −1 ) are similar to bicycling (<10 mph) for leisure or commuting (4.0 METs [Ainsworth et al, 2000]), general horseback riding (4.0–5.0 METs [Ainsworth et al, 2000; Beale et al, 2015]), skateboarding (5.0 METs [Ainsworth et al, 2000]) and scootering at speeds of 6.0–9.0 km.hr −1 (4.1–5.2 METs [Willmott & Maxwell, 2019]).…”

“…Our findings advocate the regular use of SUP, which may encourage improvements to cardiorespiratory fitness and/or reductions in premature mortality risk associated with chronic disease (De Nazelle et al, 2011; Haskell, Blair, & Hill, 2009) if regularly utilised by young healthy adults. For recreational SUP users wishing to benefit from SUP but who are unable to use HR monitors to prescribe and/or sustain exercise intensity (one stroke every 3 s), the linear relationship between HR and RPE ( r = 0.994) for SUP strokes rates on an inflatable board in the field trial of this study, may permit users to gauge intensity from their perceived effort to ensure the threshold of physiological stimulus is achieved (>65% HR max = 11–13 RPE [ Light to Somewhat Hard ]) (Willmott & Maxwell, 2019).…”

Scootering for Children and Youth Is More Than Fun: Exploration of a Feasible Approach to Improve Function and Fitness

“…Fitness encompasses cardiorespiratory (aerobic) endurance, body composition, muscular strength/power, and flexibility. Energy expenditures during scootering for young adults increase linearly from 4.3 ± 1.9 kcal/min at 6.0 km/h to 8.2 kcal ± 1.7 kcal/min at 12.0 km/h 10. Metabolic equivalents (MET y : = measured oxygen consumption divided by basal metabolic rate for age) for scootering vary with age and have been reported as 4.9 MET y for 6 to 9 years, 5.6 MET y for 10 to 12 years, 6.2 MET y for 13 to 15 years, and 6.8 MET y for 16 to 18 years 11.…”

“…Energy expenditures during scootering for young adults increase linearly from 4.3 ± 1.9 kcal/min at 6.0 km/h to 8.2 kcal ± 1.7 kcal/min at 12.0 km/h. 10 Metabolic equivalents (MET y : = measured oxygen consumption divided by basal metabolic rate for age) for scootering vary with age and have been reported as 4.9 MET y for 6 to 9 years, 5.6 MET y for 10 to 12 years, 6.2 MET y for 13 to 15 years, and 6.8 MET y for 16 to 18 years. 11 Actual MET values for individual children vary because of body composition, effort, movement efficiency, or environmental conditions; however, based on these figures, scootering can be classified as a moderate to vigorous physical activity, thus contributing to meeting physical activity guideline targets and maintenance of optimal body composition.…”