Effectiveness of VR Exercise Intervention on Functional Fitness and Quality of Life Among Elderly

Effectiveness of VR Exercise Intervention on Functional Fitness and Quality of Life Among Elderly

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of virtual reality-based exercise on the intervention and follow-up retention of functional fitness and quality of life among older adults.

In a worldwide survey of fitness trends last 2021, Virtual Reality (VR) training recently took the top 10 spots. In fact, only a few studies were conducted on the retention of functional fitness and quality of life among older people. The main goal of this study was to assess the effects of virtual reality exercise on the functional fitness and quality of life of older adults after 12 weeks of intervention and another 12 weeks of follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. aged ≥ 65,
2. are able to perform daily activities,
3. with no past or current history of medical situations found in the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. being less than 65 years of age,
2. being unfit to participate in the study as revealed by the PAR-Q.