Benefits of Virtual Reality
Exercise has been seen as a valuable addition to our lives not only because it promotes physical health, but because it keeps our mental health. The question of whether outdoor exercise or virtual reality exercise is better. Read on.
The February 2006 issue of the International Journal of Stress Management carries a report of just such a study. Evaluating the results from 112 psychology students who were put in one of three situations: taking a brisk outdoor walk, walking on a laboratory treadmill while viewing a virtual reality video of the same outdoor walk or viewing the video without exercise. The psychologists measured mood and "enjoyment" measures before and after the trials and guess what they found?
The students who were on the laboratory treadmill with the virtual reality video were more relaxed and "experienced the least tension of the three conditions". So, it seems that indoor exercise with a component that provides a bit of the great outdoors is beneficial to your mental and physical health.
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The February 2006 issue of the International Journal of Stress Management carries a report of just such a study. Evaluating the results from 112 psychology students who were put in one of three situations: taking a brisk outdoor walk, walking on a laboratory treadmill while viewing a virtual reality video of the same outdoor walk or viewing the video without exercise. The psychologists measured mood and "enjoyment" measures before and after the trials and guess what they found?
The students who were on the laboratory treadmill with the virtual reality video were more relaxed and "experienced the least tension of the three conditions". So, it seems that indoor exercise with a component that provides a bit of the great outdoors is beneficial to your mental and physical health.
Related Links: Common coping responses for stress
, The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Exercise, Treating Phobias with Technology
Technorati Tags: Exercise, Stress Management, Virtual Reality
3 Comments:
I can't argue the study, but I must say I would never be able to replace the tried and true outdoors. There is something about walking or jogging outside with the wind hitting your face that feels refreshing and energizing. I enjoy the scenery, which can be distracting from "exercise", at times allowing me to keep that healthy state. I know 90% of it is mental but the outdoors just seems to "feel" better after a long day at work.
Big Daddy
i agree with big daddy to a certain degree, but i feel a greater motivation working inside the gym setting. dadio 15
Well, either way, you each know what works for you and that's what's important. Many times, researchers seem to present information that leaves people believing that they "have" to do it one way and that's not the one that's right for them. To each his own should be something to keep in mind.
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