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Topic- Exercise
Tech Talk: Motion capture for creating metaverse avatars launches
Sony has released a mobile motion capture "mocopi" that uses lightweight sensors to transmit real-time motion input to a smartphone, creating virtual reality avatars that move at the same time and in the same way that the user does. Users attach small sensors to their head, both wrists, hips, and both ankles with a Velcro band or clip, connecting them via Bluetooth to Sony's smartphone app. With that motion capture data, the user can either export the motion capture as an MP4 video, or directly translate movements into compatible apps, such as VRChat, which is partnering with Sony for the product launch.
SOURCE: Sony (November 29, 2022).
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Tech Talk: E-bike use tied to less moderate-vigorous physical activity
E-bikes aren't likely to help users reach weekly moderate-to-vigorous physical activity targets, because riders tend to take fewer and less physically demanding trips than conventional cyclists, suggests a recent study. However, the researchers speculate that
e-bikes may persuade older and/or overweight people who wouldn’t otherwise consider using a bike to try the e-bike.
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Moderate exercise curbs kidney function decline in sedentary older adults
A structured moderate-intensity physical activity and strength/flexibility program slowed kidney function decline compared with health education, an analysis of a randomized clinical trial showed. The authors conclude that clinicians should consider prescribing physical activity and moderate-intensity exercise for older adults for this purpose. The study involved sedentary older adults, so has implications across the active aging continuum.
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Life-long exercise could keep muscles, nerves healthy in older age
Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to recently published research. Individuals ages 68 and above who were physically active throughout their lives had healthier aging muscle that functions better and is more resistant to fatigue compared to inactive individuals, both young and old. While it's still true that individuals reap benefits no matter when they start exercising, this study can help motivate younger staff and extended family members to stay active now and going forward.
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Stats: Fitness equipment market to reach $18.5 billion by 2026
The latest market report from Global Industry Analysts documents consistent growth in the fitness market over the last few years, with more to come, mainly due to increasing numbers of people around the world affected by overweight and obesity. "Growth in the market is driven by the strong focus on leading healthy lifestyles through healthy diets and fitness regimes," according to the report. It's a message that can't be repeated enough in the active aging industry.
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Aerobic exercise can help older adults retain their memories
Conducting a meta-analysis of 3,000 patients over 36 studies (vetted from more than 1,200 studies) enabled University of Pittsburgh psychologists to find that specific exercise helped episodic memory -- three times a week for four months, with greater improvements among those who ages 55 to 68. It's a message the industry can give to customers, staff, and families.
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