Kinesiology 2276F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Biofeedback, Exercise Intensity, Electrodermal Activity
31 Oct 2018
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Introduction: biofeedback is the use of sophisticated equipment to note psycho-physiological responses through visual or auditory feedback. Innate potential to influence autonomic, involuntary function of the body with the mind: heart rate, respiration rate, skin conductance, temp muscle tensions. It is non-invasive: may enhance performance, helps people take charge of their health. It may be an option when other treatment has not worked well: as previously mentioned, the main goal is to control involuntary functions, ex. Found that if you cycled at 50% of their max hr were able to maintain heart rates 20% lower than those who didn"t receive feedback. Biofeedback of strengthening activities: the effect of strengthening exercise can be improved with emg biofeedback training. Biofeedback using modern technology: mobeat device, measure exercise pave and intensity then adjusts the music temp to indicate if the exerciser should speed up or slow down.
