Overview
Subjects are divided into two groups, (1) Control (Ctrl) and (2) Smart Exercise (SE) group. Ctrl group are instructed to maintain their daily life. SE participants are instructed to do exercise with smart exercise system twice per week for 12 weeks. The physical fitness tests and questionnaire of both group are performed before and after the 12-week exercise program.
Description
The smart exercise system contain an upper extremity cycle ergometer (UEE) and a lower extremity cycle ergometer (LEE). SE group are instructed to do once session of UEE and once session of LEE per week, 30 minute per session, lasting for 12 weeks. Before each exercise, the physiological parameter are measured to ensure safety. During exercise, heart rate of user and revolutions per minute (RPM) of the ergometer is detected per second. After each session of exercise, the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) of user is also inquired and recorded.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult over 50 years old
- No significant limb disability or joint deformation
- No history of cardiovascular disease
- Never lost balance due to dizziness in the past 12 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- limb disability or joint deformation
- history of cardiovascular disease
- lost balance due to dizziness in the past 12 months
- cognitive deficits