Development of interesting step-climbing styles

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Title:	Development of interesting step-climbing styles
Authors:	Chen, J.J.;Weng, L.Y.;Peng, S.M.;Tsai, M.W.;Hsu, M.J.;Huang, C.C.;Lin, S.L.;Liing, R.J.;Hsien, H.W.;Liao, Y.H.
Contributors:	體育學系
Date:	2005
Issue Date:	2009-10-30 13:53:55 (UTC+8)
Abstract:	Objectives: This study was to investigate the influence of stepping styles (forward, side, and cross steppings) and inclinations (25 and 45 degrees) on cardiorespiratory responses (C-R responses). Methods: Twenty volunteers were recruited and randomly arranged into two ten-people groups, exercising on step-climbing machines respectively of 25 and 45 degrees of inclination. C-R responses were recorded during each test which lasted for six minutes at 50 steps per minute on a step-climbing machine. Results: The group on 25-degree inclination had significantly lower C-R responses than the group on 45-degree inclination. Although only small differences, probably statistically insignificant, were found among the three step-climbing styles, these differences showed interesting trends independent of inclination. Conclusions: Climbing stairs with the three interesting step-climbing styles in this study could be considered as an exercise of moderate intensity (60-80% HRmax). Climbing on 25-degree inclination at 50 steps per minute is recommended for less fit individuals because of lower cardiovascular stress as compared with on 45-degree inclination.
Relation:	METHODS OF INFORMATION IN MEDICINE v.44 n.2 Pages: 323-327
Appears in Collections:	[Department of Physical Education] journal articles

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