Exercise training in VR
The VR group conducted endurance training using the “Virtual Park” software developed by STIIMA-CNR. The scenery depicted a sunny island where the participants conducted a bicycle ride enriched with realistic elements and sound effects to simulate real-life situations. The software was linked to the ergometer so the dynamics of the image changed with the cadence of pedaling. The training station consisted of a COSMED cycle ergometer, VR goggles, and physiological sensors—an HR band and pulse oximeter (Exercise training on cycle ergometer with VR.