Oxygen Cost of Recreational Horse-Riding in Females.
J Phys Act Health
; 12(6): 808-13, 2015 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this study was to characterize the physiological demands of a riding session comprising different types of recreational horse riding in females.METHODS:
Sixteen female recreational riders (aged 17 to 54 years) completed an incremental cycle ergometer exercise test to determine peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) and a 45-minute riding session based upon a British Horse Society Stage 2 riding lesson (including walking, trotting, cantering and work without stirrups). Oxygen consumption (VO2), from which metabolic equivalent (MET) and energy expenditure values were derived, was measured throughout.RESULTS:
The mean VO2 requirement for trotting/cantering (18.4 ± 5.1 ml·kg⻹·min⻹; 52 ± 12% VO2peak; 5.3 ± 1.1 METs) was similar to walking/trotting (17.4 ± 5.1 ml·kg⻹·min⻹; 48 ± 13% VO2peak; 5.0 ± 1.5 METs) and significantly higher than for work without stirrups (14.2 ± 2.9 ml·kg⻹·min⻹; 41 ± 12% VO2peak; 4.2 ± 0.8 METs) (P = .001).CONCLUSIONS:
The oxygen cost of different activities typically performed in a recreational horse riding session meets the criteria for moderate intensity exercise (3-6 METs) in females, and trotting combined with cantering imposes the highest metabolic demand. Regular riding could contribute to the achievement of the public health recommendations for physical activity in this population.
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Assunto principal:
Oxigênio
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Consumo de Oxigênio
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Exercício Físico
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Metabolismo Energético
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Terapia Assistida por Cavalos
Tipo de estudo:
Health_economic_evaluation
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Phys Act Health
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article