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Five Years Later—The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Performance and Cardiometabolic Health Using a Smart Home Gym: An Ecological Case Study

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Izdano u:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health vol. 22, no. 5 (2025), p. 762
Glavni autor: Nguyen, Thalia H
Daljnji autori: Yamamoto, Trent, Cho, Dylan, Nguyen, Trevor L, Goldman, Phillip, Dolezal, Brett A
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MDPI AG
Teme:
Young adults
Exercise
Physical fitness
Health care
Pandemics
Questionnaires
Chronic illnesses
Sports training
Smart houses
Metabolism
Older people
Strength training
Online tutorials
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mobility
Case studies
Fitness training programs
Disease transmission
COVID-19
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Sažetak:The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to numerous threats to public health. Of these, physical inactivity became increasingly prevalent, mainly due to the widespread closure of indoor gyms. Home-based exercise alternatives were created as potential solutions, but little research is available validating their efficacy to improve long-term health and fitness. This case study investigated the longitudinal effects of ≥three weekly exercise sessions with a smart home-based fitness platform on anthropometric, fitness, and cardiometabolic measures. Three participants were annually assessed over a five-year period spanning before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reductions in body fat percentage occurred simultaneously with increases in fat-free mass. Improvements in physical performance measures, including VO2 max and both one-repetition maximum (1-RM) and 85% 1-RM for chest press and squat press, were identified. Cardiometabolic measures also demonstrated notable improvements, as borderline hypertension was reduced along with resting heart rate while resting metabolic rate (RMR) and heart rate variability (HRV) increased. Beyond these metrics, volitional exercise frequency grew without compromising exercise program adherence. Although physical activity on a global scale decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term cardiometabolic and fitness benefits observed with this home-based exercise platform highlight its potential to improve health and fitness.
ISSN:1661-7827
1660-4601
Digitalni identifikator objekta:10.3390/ijerph22050762
Izvor:Health & Medical Collection