Differences in salient beliefs associated with voluntary exercise training among South Korean firefighters before and after COVID-19

Abstract Background Participating in voluntary exercise training is important to meet occupational requirements as well as firefighters’ health and safety. The purpose of this study is to identify salient beliefs associated with voluntary exercise training among firefighters in the pandemic era by comparing outcomes with those from a previous elicitation study, which was carried out […]

Improving Cardiorespiratory and Muscular Function of Korean Firefighters: A Kinect-Based Mixed Reality Device Exercise Intervention Randomized Control Trial

Abstract Objective This study addresses declining physical fitness among Korean firefighters due to a low exercise participation rate caused by the absence of exercise instructors. The research explores Virtual Mate (VM), a Kinect-based mixed reality device, as a potential solution, but its capacity to replace training instructors in enhancing physical fitness remains uncertain. Methods Twenty […]

Effect of unsupervised Kinect-based mixed reality fitness programs on health-related fitness in men during COVID-19 pandemic: randomized controlled study

Abstract This study aimed to investigate the effect of Kinect-based mixed reality (KMR) exercise and unsupervised individual exercise on health-related fitness. A total of 27 participants underwent cardiorespiratory fitness tests for the inclusion criteria and were randomly assigned to three groups: a KMR group (KMRG), an unsupervised individual group (UIG), or a control group (CG). […]

Association of physical activity and fitness with executive function among preschoolers

Abstract It is well-documented in the literature that high levels of regular physical activity (PA), low levels of sedentary behavior (SB), and high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are associated with superior cognitive functioning, especially with regard to older populations. However, concerning other age groups (e.g., preschoolers) the available evidence documenting such a positive relationship […]

The Effect of High-Speed Power Training on Physical Frailty in Older Adults: Effect of a Visual-Guided Exercise Program in South Korean Rural Areas

Abstract Objective Exercise has been shown to be an effective intervention; the difficulty still lies in providing exercise programs to the older adults in rural areas. Terefore, this study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week exercise program provided with visual guidelines (prerecorded video) on frailty among older adults in rural areas. Methods Fifty […]

Effects of Exercise on Physical Function and Quality of Life in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Androgen Deprivation Therapy: High-Intensity Interval Training versus Moderate-Intensity Continuous Training

Abstract Introduction: We assessed the effects of exercise on the physical function and health quality of life (hQoL) in prostate cancer patients underwent androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Additionally, the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the physical function and hQoL in these patients were compared with those of moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT). Methods: Seventeen […]

Development of the Korean Firefighter Performance Battery

Abstract Objective  The Candidate Physical Capability Test (CPAT) has been used in many countries to assess the fitness levels of firefighters, but it requires a special facility with a space of at least 900 square m2 and expensive equipment. Because it can be difficult to have both money and space at smaller gas stations, we […]

Report card grades on physical activity for children and adolescents from 18 Asian countries: patterns, trends, gaps, and future

Abstract Background/Objective Physical inactivity is a persistent and worsening population health concern in Asia. Led by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, Global Matrix (GM) initiative provides an opportunity to explore how regional and cultural differences across 18 Asian countries relate to physical activity (PA) participation among children and adolescents. The purpose of study was […]

Global Matrix 4.0 Physical activity Report Card Grades for Children and Adolescents:Results and Analyses From 57 Countries

Abstract The Global Matrix on PA for children and adolescents is an initiative launched under the leadership of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA; www.activehealthykids.org) to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the global variation in child and adolescent PA, related indicators, and key sources of influence. With guidance from the AHKGA, Report Card teams […]