Verification of load reduction in squatting exercise using the cross modal effect

Abstract

It is not easy to keep exercising, and it is necessary to have a system to maintain the motivation to exercise.In this paper, we propose an exercise support system focusing on the cross-modal effect in order to support users to continue exercising.We consider that using the cross-modal effect to present a simulated sense of force expected to reduce the load of exercise and to improve the motivation for exercise.Therefore, we propose a system to reduce the load of squatting exercise, and verified the effects of reducing the exercise load and increasing motivation.As a result, although the proposed system did not directly contribute to the improvement of exercise ability, but it improved the motivation to exercise.In addition, it was found that the effect of the sensory presentation by the cross-modal effect differed from subject to subject.Future research should focus on the evaluation of muscle activity and clarify the factors of individual differences.