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¶ … evidence suggests that using a handrail as a support mechanism during exercise narrows physiological responses to exercise and limits aerobic benefits. However, Christman, et.al. (2000) believe this is not a well-studied phenomenon and seek to quantitatively assess actual measurable effects using three levels of handrail support during treadmill exercise programs.
Problem Statement- The problem statement is clear and well-defined. The focus is on either validating or dispelling a way of constructing treadmill exercise in thousands of clinics and offices globally. The benefits of aerobic exercise on cardiovascular health are well-documented, and if there are small alternations that can improve the robustness of exercise, it would improve the efficacy of treadmill activity.
Questions to be addressed- The major questions under investigation are: even though the manufacturer's recommendations for use of treadmill include handrail use, does continuous use detract from exercise (aerobic) benefit; if so, what is the optimum use of handrail support given differing circumstances and individual needs; and finally, what...
no handrail support?
Clarity of Study- The study itself is very focused and quite clear. The methodology strives to limit the external variables, and while the sample size is relatively small (n=17) it is specifically designed to measure continuous light, continuous very light, and no handrail support -- a limit of three variables of measurement.
Limitations- This study was not designed to be longitudinal nor comprehensive; rather it was designed to look at a specific set of problems in which further quantitative research could be based. Limitations in this study were, of course, the small number of subjects who, after vetting, became 15 who were all healthy. Further research into varying degrees of cardiac health might reveal differences, and a spread of age and physical attributes (height, weight, BMI, etc.) might prove helpful as well.
Pertinent Terms -- It is important to understand the basics of aerobic exercise and particularly, oxygen uptake. Oxygen uptake is "the amount of oxygen used by the body to perform physical work; measurements…
REFERENCES
Christman, S., et.al. (2000). Continuous Handrail Support, Oxygen Uptake and Heart Rate in Women During Submaximal Step Treadmill Exercise. Research in Nursing and Health. 23 (1): 35-42.
Common phrase used when citing these authors, not plagiarized.
Common phrase used when citing these authors, not plagiarized.
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