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Webinar review: The power of virtual cycling
Discover how virtual cycling promotes mobility, cognitive engagement, and social interaction in older adults. Watch the full THERA-Trainer webinar on demand now.
Jakob Tiebel
Business Owner, N+ Digital Health Agency
A look back at an inspiring webinar on the transformative power of virtual cycling and how it can inspire people to keep up regular exercise even in old age.
Virtual cycling provides older people with motivating physical activity regardless of the weather and location.
Immerse yourself in the world of virtual cycling, as showcased by experts during the THERA-Trainer webinar at the end of 2023. Find out how this innovative technology not only promotes physical activity for older people, but also offers social networking, cognitive stimulation and customisability. A recording of the webinar is now available on the THERA-Trainer Education Channel.
At the end of 2023, THERA-Trainer held a groundbreaking webinar that impressively highlighted the transformative effect of virtual cycling on the physical activity of older people. Ella Keijzer, founder of Bike Labyrinth, and Jan Inge Ebbesvik, founder of Motitech, discussed their extensive experience in using virtual cycling platforms to activate and motivate older people.
The event highlighted a number of key aspects of virtual cycling. Firstly, the improved accessibility was emphasised, as older people are able to take part in virtual cycling activities regardless of the weather or location. The possibility of overcoming physical and geographical limitations offers an innovative approach to encouraging physical activity among the elderly
Another focus was on the interactive and immersive nature of virtual cycling. The simulation of real environments allows older people to cycle through picturesque landscapes or explore familiar cityscapes, enhancing their enjoyment of the exercise.
Special attention was also paid to the customisable intensity and duration of virtual cycling. The use of THERA-Trainer movement exercisers for route cycling enables older people of varying fitness levels to adapt the activity to their individual needs. The training is not only simple, but can also be carried out safely by most older people – without any adverse effects.
At the end of 2023, THERA-Trainer held a groundbreaking webinar that impressively highlighted the transformative effect of virtual cycling on the physical activity of older people. Ella Keijzer, founder of Bike Labyrinth, and Jan Inge Ebbesvik, founder of Motitech, discussed their extensive experience in using virtual cycling platforms to activate and motivate older people.
The event highlighted a number of key aspects of virtual cycling. Firstly, the improved accessibility was emphasised, as older people are able to take part in virtual cycling activities regardless of the weather or location. The possibility of overcoming physical and geographical limitations offers an innovative approach to encouraging physical activity among the elderly
Another focus was on the interactive and immersive nature of virtual cycling. The simulation of real environments allows older people to cycle through picturesque landscapes or explore familiar cityscapes, enhancing their enjoyment of the exercise.
Special attention was also paid to the customisable intensity and duration of virtual cycling. The use of THERA-Trainer movement exercisers for route cycling enables older people of varying fitness levels to adapt the activity to their individual needs. The training is not only simple, but can also be carried out safely by most older people – without any adverse effects.
One outstanding aspect is the social interaction made possible by virtual cycling. Thanks to the integrated social functions, older people can connect with other participants, share their successes and feel a sense of community. This was demonstrated in particular by Jan Inge Ebbesvik’s presentation on the World Cycling Championships for older adults, which are organised annually – an impressive event that vividly illustrates the intervention’s ability to inspire and encourage (see also article 10 issue 3-23).
In addition, cognitive stimulation was emphasised as a valuable aspect of participating in virtual cycling. The activity offers not only physical exercise, but also the opportunity for a cognitive challenge.
Another important point is the tracking and monitoring of progress. Progress tracking functions allow older people to set fitness goals, monitor their progress and receive feedback, leading to increased motivation.
In addition, cognitive stimulation was emphasised as a valuable aspect of participating in virtual cycling. The activity offers not only physical exercise, but also the opportunity for a cognitive challenge.
Another important point is the tracking and monitoring of progress. Progress tracking functions allow older people to set fitness goals, monitor their progress and receive feedback, leading to increased motivation.
In addition to social interaction, virtual cycling offers individual customisability, cognitive stimulation and the opportunity to track progress, resulting in increased motivation.
Would you like to delve deeper into the world of virtual cycling? The full webinar with Ella Keijzer and Jan Inge Ebbesvik is available on demand. The recording of the webinar can now be accessed via the THERA-Trainer Education Channel. For those who were unable to attend the live event, this is a great opportunity to catch up and benefit from the experts’ insights and tips.
The immersive nature of virtual cycling experiences encourages the joy of movement through picturesque landscapes and familiar cityscapes.
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Jakob Tiebel
Business Owner, N+ Digital Health Agency
Jakob Tiebel studied applied psychology with a focus on health economics. He has clinical expertise from his previous therapeutic work in neurorehabilitation. He conducts research and publishes on the theory-practice transfer in neurorehabilitation and is the owner of Native.Health, an agency for digital health marketing.
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