• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.37-46
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• 2001

The objective of this study was to investigate the physical work capacity and rest allowance for Korean males and females. Eleven males and 13 females participated in the study as subjects. An ergometer exercise test and a treadmill exercise test were conducted to measure oxygen consumption rates. The PWC values of Korean males and females were 2605.62ml/min and 1853.01ml/min in the cycle ergometer test, respectively, and 2872.10ml/min and 2057.91ml/min in the treadmill test. The PWC values of Korean females were about 70% of Korean males. The PWC values of Korean females were74.36%-78.79% of western males in the treadmill test. and 88.66%-89.32% of western males in the ergometer test. The PWC values of Korean females were 81.34%-82.98% of western females in the treadmill test, and 87.11% of western femaleles in the ergometer test. And, the results of this study showed that the rest allowance should be determined separately for male and female because of the difference in physical work capacity.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2018

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effect of rowing ergometer training on the aerobic capacity and strength of male high school students over a 12-week period. Methods: Fourteen high school students volunteered to participate in the study. The subjects were divided into two groups: seven subjects in the experimental group and seven in the control group. The subjects in the experimental group performed rowing ergometer training for 75 min per session at three days a week for 12 weeks. The exercise intensity set the maximum heart rate (HRmax) from 40% to 80%. Aerobic capacity was measured by ventilation, cardiac output, and oxygen intake per body weight. Strength was measured by grip strength and back strength before and after training. Results: A significantly increased ventilation (p=0.01), cardiac output (p=0.01), and oxygen intake per body weight (p=0.00) were found in the experimental group. A significantly increased grip strength in the right and left hands (p=0.00, 0.00) and back strength (p=0.04) were observed in the experimental group. Conclusion: Rowing ergometer training can be an effective combined exercise for aerobic capacity and strength of high school students.

• 한국산업보건학회지
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.145-151
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• 2006

Because of the limitations of maximal load tests for $VO_2max$, submaximal tests using cycle ergometer are used for field study in general. This study was conducted to evaluate validity of various submaximal tests using cycle ergometer. This study had been conducted during May to June 2005, which subjects were 15 males and 15 females in twenties. Experiment was performed with restrictive conditions which regulated ambient temperature, noise, and entrance restriction. Submaximal load test protocols including YMCA Protocol (YP), ${\AA}strand$-Rhyming Protocol (ARP), Relative heart ratio Protocol (RP), and Ramp test Protocol (RP) were compared with maximal load test which used gas mask analyser using Bruce Protocol. All submaximal load tests were highly related with maximal load test (Spearman's correlation coefficient > 0.60) with statistical significancy. The highest correlation coefficient with maximal test was found in RP. Three submaximal test results except RP were significantly different with maximal test results (Wilcoxon rank test). All submaximal tests had high validity. The reason why RP had highest validity might be that it represents Korean physical strength and individual differences better than the others. RP using cycle ergometer would make easy to study for physical capacity evaluation and field workload estimation.

• PNF and Movement
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.179-187
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• 2022

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the asymmetrical difference between the use of leg muscles on the surgical and non-surgical sides during initial lower extremity ergometer exercise after unilateral knee arthroplasty. Methods: Twelve elderly patients diagnosed with degenerative arthritis of the knee and who underwent unilateral arthroplasty were included in this study. The leg length of each subject was taken into account when setting the application distance of the lower extremity ergometer. The same pedal resistance, strength, and speed were used for all the subjects. The total angle of use of the ergometer (360°) was analyzed by dividing it into an extension section and a flexion section. Using a surface electromyography system, the activities of the muscles of the surgical and non-surgical sides were converted into maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) and analyzed using the paired t-test. Results: When the activities of the muscles on the surgical and non-surgical sides were compared, it was found that the rectus femoris and biceps femoris had significant differences in the flexion and extension sections (p < .05), and that the tibialis anterior significantly differed in the flexion section (p < .05). There was no significant difference in the extension section of the tibialis anterior muscle, or in the flexion and extension sections of the gastrocnemius (p >.05). Conclusion: The results of this study confirm that the rectus femoris, tibialis anterior, biceps femoris, and gastrocnemius on the surgical side act in an opposite manner to those on the non-surgical side during pedaling in the same section.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.65-73
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• 2012

The purpose of this study was to identify the saddle to pedal length contributing to successful performance in kayak using a kayak ergometer. Ten male elite kayak players participated in this study. players were tested on the kayak ergometer which was varied saddle to pedal length by the knee flexion angle(90deg; 120deg; 150deg) to measure stroke frequency, paddling amplitude, joint angle, RoM and angular velocity, foot pressure and force, iEMG using the 3D motion system, foot pressure system and EMG wireless system. At a results, rowing at 120deg on knee flexion angle showed higher stroke frequency and paddling amplitude than other knee flexion angles. RoM at upper extremity showed not significant difference between knee flexion angles. But there were significant differences in thorax and pelvis rotation RoM, knee flexion-extension RoM in each condition. In addition, foot pressure, force and iEMG were significantly different in knee flexion angles. Study showed that changed of saddle to pedal length affected rowing performance kinds of stroke frequency, paddling amplitude. The most important thing, increased range of motion in pelvic and thorax has occurred by force that generated foot-bar to seat. Not only that, but it seems to be attributed to a technical adaptation developed to maximum rowing performance.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.134-140
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• 2019

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of exercise therapy and bedside ergometer exercise on muscle strength, function level, and quality of life of persons in intensive care. Design: Randomized Controlled Trial Methods: Sixteen patients in the ICU were randomly assigned to either the exercise group (n=8) or the bedside cycle ergometer group (n=8). Activities in the ICU exercise group (rolling, sitting at the edge of the bed, transfer from sitting to standing, standing balance training, ambulation) and bedside cycle ergometer group were performed 5 times a week for 30 minutes during the ICU admission period. Medical Research Council (MRC) and Functional Status Scale-Intensive Care Unit (FSS-ICU) parameters were assessed at the time of admission to the ICU, and reevaluation was assessed on the day of ICU discharge. The Short Form-36 (SF-36) was assessed at the time of discharge from the ICU. Results: MRC and FSS-ICU were significantly increased before and after intervention in both the experimental and control groups (p<0.05). There was a significant difference between MRC and FSS-ICU in the comparison of the changes before and after the intervention (p<0.05). SF-36 was compared between groups after intervention and there was a significant difference between the experimental and the control group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Muscle strength and functional levels improved after intervention in both the experimental and control groups. The ICU exercise group was more effective than the bedside cycle ergometer group to improve muscle strength, functional level, and quality of life performance of persons in the ICU.

• 운동영양학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2019

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to confirm that the difference in excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) during exercise of the spending the same calories between the continuous and interval exercise. [Methods] Thirty-four healthy college students who did not regularly exercise volunteered to participate in our study. Continuous exercise was performed on an ergometer for 30 min at 60% of maximal oxygen consumption (VO_{2 max}). Interval exercise was performed on a cycle ergometer at 80% VO_{2 max} for 2 min initially, followed by 40% VO_{2 max} for 1 min, and 80% VO_{2 max} for 3 min. This was repeated six times for a total of 26 min. [Results] The major findings were as follows: (1) energy consumption during exercise was not significantly different between continuous exercise and interval exercise groups; (2) EPOC was higher in interval exercise than in continuous exercise for all dependent variables (i.e., total oxygen consumption, total calories, summation of heart rate); and (3) there were no significant differences in the lipid profile between continuous and interval groups. [Conclusions] Our study confirmed that after equalizing energy expenditure for continuous and interval exercise on a cycle ergometer in subjects in their twenties, interval exercise results in higher EPOC than continuous exercise. These data suggest that interval exercise may be more effective than continuous exercise in reducing body fat, for a given amount of energy expenditure.

• 대한인간공학회지
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.89-98
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• 1996

The objective of this study was to make comparison of the physical work capacities with different types and methods of tasks. To produce standard work loads, a bicycle ergometer and a treadmill were used for the purpose of two different types of tasks. Maximal oxygen uptake measurement tests are usually performen (1) continuously - with no rest between work load increments, or (2) discontinuously - with the subjects resting several minutes between work periods. Continuous test protocol with two different methods of work load increments, (1) ramp test- with 3 to 5 minutes of work period for each work load, and (2) incremental test - where exercise intensity was increased progressively in 2 minutes interval, were used. Predicted physicala work capacities (PWCs) were compared with the one by Kim(1990), and Lee(1995), and the NIOSH physiological criteria. For ergometer test, the PWC based on the ramp test was 89.65% of the one based on the incremental test. The PWC values were 2553.88 ml/min for the ramp test and 2848.82 ml/min for the incremental test. For treadmill test, the PWC based on the ramp test was 97.54% of the one based on the incremental test. The PWC values were 2786.89 ml/min for the ramp test and 2857.24 ml/min for the incremental test. The PWC obtained with a bicycle ergometer was 91.64% of the one obtained with a treadmill for the ramp test, and 99.71% for the incremental test.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.303-310
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was (a)to compare electromyographic (EMG) activities and physiological variables on the development of fatigue induced by ergometer test, (b)to determine investigate the differences in the stage of fatigue between the electromyographic characteristics and physiological variables. Nine male university students who have no musculoskeletal disorder were recruited as the subjects. The electromyographic characteristics(peak IEMG, average IEMG, median frequency, mean edge frequency) and physiological variables(HR, RPE, blood lactate) were determined for each stage(15, 30, 45, 60 minutes, all out). For each dependent variable, one-way analysis of variance(ANOVA) with repeated measures and correlation analysis were performed to test if significant difference existed(p<.05). The results showed that peak IEMG, average IEMG from low extremity and physiological variables were significantly increased during the all-out stage. EMG parameters in VL, VM show significantly correlation with physiological variables during whole stages. This indicated that IEMG values may be proper parameters to determine muscle fatigue rather than physiological variables.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.26-34
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• 1999

연구배경: 최대 산소 섭취량 ($VO_2$ max) 은 답차 운동시 자전거시 보다 높게 측정이 되는데, Hassen과 Wasserman 등에 의하면 답차 시 약 1.11배 정도 높게 측정된다고 하였다. $VO_2$ max는 나이, 성별, 키, 체중 등 뿐만 아니라 인종, 사회문화적 배경 및 운동 습관에 따라서도 영향을 받을 수 있음이 알려져 있다. 본 연구에서는 한국 대학생 연령의 성인을 대상으로 답차와 자전거 운동시 $VO_2$ max와 무산소 역치에서의 산소 섭취량 (AT)을 측정, 비교하였다. 방법: 1998 년 6월부터 9월까지 연세대학교 의과대학에 재학중인 남학생 44명을 대상 으로 하였다. 이들을 무작위로 2군으로 나누어 24명은 답차를 우선 시행 후 1주일 후 자전거로 운동을 시행하였고 20명은 자전거를 우선 시행 후 답차를 시행하였다. 증상 제한적 최대 운동 시행토록 하였으며, 최소한 호흡 교환비(RER) 가 1.1을 초과한 경우, 최대 산소 섭취량이 30초 이상 평점을 이룬 경우, 최대 운동시 심박 예비율이 15% 미만이거나 또는 호흡 예비율이 30% 미만일 경우를 최대 운동으로 정의하였고 이들 중 한가지라도 충족시키지 못한 경우에는 최대운동을 하지 않은 것으로 (submaximal exercise) 간주하여 연구에서 제외하였다. AT는 V-slope method로 구하였다. 결과: 답차 운동시의 $VO_2$ max와 AT 의 값은 각각 $45.1{\pm}6.66 m\ell$/kg/min, $26.0{\pm}6.78 m\ell$/kg/min 이었으며, 자전거 운동시에는 각각 $34.9{\pm}5.89 m\ell$/kg/min, $19.5{\pm}4.77 m\ell$/kg/min 이었다. 측정-$VO_2$ max/예측 $VO_2$ max 의 값은 답차 운동시 $98.8{\pm}13.24 %$ 이었으며, 자전거 운동시 $84.4{\pm}13.42 %$ 이었다. 자전거의 결과로 답차 운동시 $VO_2$ max 의 예측치를 구할 때 쓰이는 Hassen등의 공식을 이용하여 이를 실제 답차 운동시 얻어진 $VO_2$ max값과 비교해 보았을 때 두 값 사이의 차이는 통계적으로 유의하였다 (p<0.01). 최대 운동시 심박 예비율, 산소/맥, 호흡 예비율, $V_E$/MVV, $V_E/VCO_2$는 (답차 운동과 자전거 운동사이에 차이가 있었다 ). 그러나 $V_E/VO_2$, Vd/Vt, Ti/Ttot는 차이가 없었다. AT에서는 산소/맥, 호흡 예비율, $V_E$/MVV, Ti/Ttot값은 차이가 있었으나 나머지 값들은 그렇지 못하였다. 결론: 본 연구에서 보았듯이 답차와 자전거 사이의 차이가 크므로 결과의 해석에 이용시 유의해야 할 것이며, 향후 한국인에서 적용할 수 있는 참고치를 구하려는 노력이 필요할 것으로 여겨진다.