eir Bands in Virtual Fitness
Enhancing Metabolic Performance
June 4, 2024
Exploring the Impact of eir Bands on Metabolic Performance
At Valkyrie Industries, we constantly strive to push the boundaries of haptic innovation. Our latest research focuses on the eir Bands and their impact on metabolic performance. This blog post will delve into our recent study, shedding light on how our patented EMS technology combined with virtual fitness affects muscle response in individuals.
Understanding the Study
The central question driving our research was: How exactly do eir Bands affect healthy individuals? To answer this, we conducted a detailed study involving participants who used the Eir Bands during a VR fitness session.
Participants completed two 16-minute sessions of a VR fitness class from eir Training, our flagship VR fitness game. One session was conducted with eir Bands -muscle haptics wearable- and the other without. There was a week-long break between the two sessions to ensure accurate comparison and minimise carryover effects.
The sessions were conducted at our studio in London under controlled measures.
Key Findings
Our findings revealed significant insights into the muscle response to eir Bands:
1. Muscle Soreness: 87% of participants reported increased muscle soreness after using the eir Bands. This soreness is akin to what one would feel after an intense workout, indicating that the muscles were actively engaged and subjected to increased metabolic activity and fatigue. Something not usually experienced in traditional virtual fitness content.
2. Metabolic Activity: The study’s results demonstrate that the muscles work hard using the eir Bands, thus increasing metabolic activity. This heightened activity is crucial for improving overall metabolic performance and muscle conditioning.
Participant Feedback
Participants recorded their heart rates during the sessions and filled out anonymised questionnaires about their feelings and feedback post-workout and muscle soreness the following day. The consistent reports of muscle pain in the biceps and triceps areas 24 hours post-exercise validate the efficacy of the eir Bands in stimulating muscle activity.
Graph 1
Below is a graph depicting the difference in Muscle Pain with the eir Bands and without.
Users have done the same VR workout with EMS (eir Bands) or without EMS with a week break between the workouts. They have reported muscle pain in their biceps and triceps after 24 hours, after the exercise. This significant difference further underscores the effectiveness of our combined VR and EMS exercise approach.
Pain 24 Hours After the Exercise
EMS (Electro Muscle Stimulation) = with Eir Bands
Control = without Eir Bands
Graph 2
Below is a graph depicting the average difference in Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) between the EMS exercise and the control group:
DOMS Comparison: The average difference between DOMS after EMS (eir Bands) exercise and non-EMS (Control Group) exercise was 2.9 ± 0.5. This significant difference further underscores the effectiveness of our combined VR and EMS exercise approach.
DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) after EMS minus DOMS after non-EMS
Next Steps
While these preliminary results are promising and clearly show the positive effects of eir Bands, it is important to note that further study is underway. We are committed to providing comprehensive and detailed results, which will be available in our forthcoming research paper.
Conclusion
The initial findings of our study on the eir Bands highlight their potential to enhance metabolic performance through increased muscle activity and soreness. We are excited about these results as they affirm the benefits of integrating VR and EMS technologies for improved fitness and rehabilitation outcomes.
Stay tuned for more updates and the final results of our research. In the meantime, we welcome any questions or feedback you may have about this study.
Disclaimer: These results are subject to further analysis.