The Effect of the Fast Fists™ by Nexersys® Exercise Device on Caloric Burn for Normal, Overweight and Obese Men and Women Study Date: May, 2014 Fast Fists™ CALORIE BURN STUDY By: Research Coordinator Eddie Gaut From: DETUAG Testing Centers With Protocol Approval and Statistical Analysis by Dr. Bob Gerindola Ed.D Associate Professor Dept of Kinesiology Address: 18218 McDurmott East Suite I, Irvine CA, 92614 Sponsor: Brand Developers Ltd CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY This document is confidential and the property of the listed study sponsor. No part of it may be transmitted, reproduced, published, or used by other persons without prior written authorization from the study sponsor. The statements in this research report have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Nothing in this document is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. ABSTRACT Fifteen screened volunteer subjects agreed to take part in this research study. These volunteer subjects were examined to assess the caloric burn effects of utilizing an exercise trainer device with associated video workouts known as the Fast Fists by Nexersys vs. a standard treadmill workout. Testing protocol was approved and administered by Dr. Bob Girandola Ed.D, a Department of Kinesiology Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, and Eddie Gaut, Director of Research at the DETUAG Testing Centers. Fifteen subjects were prepared for the metabolic measurement test (V02). Subjects were connected to the Fitness Assessment System (FAS) while using the Fast Fists by Nexersys system and while using a motor driven treadmill. The subjects exercised until their Anaerobic Threshold was achieved. In one condition the test subjects were familiar with the treadmill exercise and proper technique. In a second condition they were first time users interacting with the Fast Fists by Nexersys device and performing exercises depicted in the Fast Fists by Nexersys Cardio workouts. A 20 minute recuperation period was scheduled in-between the two tests. This study evidenced a Fast Fists by Nexersys workout peak burn rate of 1512 calories an hour or 252 kcal for 10 minutes while the treadmill workout for the same individual registered 358 kcal an hour or 59.7 kcal per 10 minutes indicating the Fast Fists by Nexersys workout was able to generate over 4 times the calorie burn rate produced from the tested treadmill workout. 2 INTRODUCTION Having a personal trainer or knowing someone who does has increasingly become part of the societal norm. Personal trainers are in the news and on television. We are bombarded by the benefits of having one in places like magazines and even with number one reality television shows. Coincidently, as the popularity of personal trainers grows, so does the popularity of mixed martial arts and boxing. The claimed benefits have made many curious of the importance of boxing type workouts however, most need proper instruction and feedback and for the trainer to be interactive so as to learn proper technique. Many of those curious about boxing styled workouts and or personal trainers are concerned with their appearance and or health and are especially interested in fun and challenging ways to efficiently and effectively maximize caloric burn and muscle activity without having to go to a gym or fit into a personal trainer’s schedule. In addition, for many, time is not something they can afford to waste on inefficient workouts or ineffective exercise programs. Efficiently and effectively maximizing per minute calorie burn is highly important and valued by many. The market place is devoid of a physically interactive easy-to-follow, motivating and effective device and program that acts as a personal trainer standing in front of you in order to maximize core muscle tone while maximizing an individual’s calorie burning efficiency. Hence, there is a need for a product of which a person can turn on and physically interact with that will promote increased caloric burn more efficiently and effectively while teaching proper technique without prescriptive side effects and without largely changing daily routines. The Manufacturer states: ‘It provides a full body workout on a single fitness machine including cardio, core and strike training rounds. Fast Fists by Nexersys is more than a punching bag, offering over 100 professional videos that guide and direct you through cardio, core, striking, technique and gaming rounds. Offering beginning, intermediate and advanced levels, Fast Fists by Nexersys provides a great fitness solution for all, including those looking for a new fun, family fitness option to the most advanced athlete.” Detuag Testing, Inc conducted a Research Study for Brand Developers Ltd. designed to document a user’s rate of caloric burn while performing a Fast Fists by Nexersys workout and a treadmill workout. The results of this study will help Brand Developers Ltd. document effectiveness of the product and be used to substantiate advertising claims. 3 Product Description Fast Fists by Nexersys is an innovative, intelligent and interactive exercise device guiding users through cardio, core and strike training rounds. Each Fast Fists by Nexersys machines stores up to 200 unique user profiles and workout histories so one can progress through beginner, intermediate and advanced workout rounds. The tested Fast Fists by Nexersys exercise device: Objectives: The key objectives of this study were to: 1) Capture Vo2 readings as it relates to caloric burn during the established movements. 2) Find statistical significance if any METHODS Treadmill workout Vo2 calorie burn test Treadmill workout consisted of 3 mph on level ground. 4 Fast Fists by Nexersys workout Vo2 Calorie burn test Fast Fists by Nexersys workout consisted of various interactive cardio moves as seen on the packaged cardio videos including, quadrant touches, body strikes, sumo squats, kicks, high knees, skate jumps, and jumping jacks. Study Methodology Testing protocol was approved and administered by Dr. Bob Girandola Ed.D, a Department of Kinesiology Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, and Eddie Gaut, Director of Research at the DETUAG Testing Centers. Subjects Fifteen first time users of Fast Fists by Nexersys agreed to take part in the study with the following characteristics: TABLE 1: Subject # 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 Gender M M F M M M M M F F M M M M M Age 47 42 41 40 52 37 54 54 31 53 48 51 27 26 27 Height 5’11 6’0 5’2 6’ 6’ 5’11 5’6 5’10 5’5 5’5 6’0 6’4 5’11 6’3 5’9 Weight 185 194 147 195 190 191 165 273 145 125 191 230 160 185 170 BMI 25.8 26.3 26.9 26.5 25.8 26.7 26.7 39.2 24.1 20.8 25.9 28 22.3 23.1 25.1 FIT level Fair Fair Excellent Excellent Good Low Good Low Excellent Superior Fair Fair Good Superior Excellent 5 As can be noted above, the group represented a broad spectrum of ages and fitness levels, with ages ranging from 26 years to 54 years, and fitness levels ranging from low to superior. BMI ranged from 20.8 to a high of 39.2. The National Institute of Health defines overweight as having a Body Mass Index of 25 to 29 and obese as 30 or more. The above characteristics indicate the group mostly represented normal and overweight. Equipment For Metabolic measurements a KORR Medical Technologies VO2 Fitness Assessment System Model 9001 RMR (FAS) was used in conjunction with a wireless heart rate monitor and a Hans Rudolph full face respiratory mask. A ProForm 795 SL Treadmill was used for the treadmill portion of the test. The FAS used in this study also measures the heart rate observed during an exercise test. Heart rate monitoring during a metabolic test defines the unique relationship between heart rate and calorie consumption for the tested individual. Since the amount of calories expended is directly proportional to the amount of oxygen consumed. The FAS used in this study calculates oxygen consumption by measuring the volume of air that is exhaled and the concentration of oxygen in that air. The concentration of oxygen in the inspired air is fairly constant. The FAS used in this study measures this inspired (room) air oxygen concentration during an automatic calibration cycle prior to each test. This ensures accuracy of the measurement. The FAS used in this study also measures the temperature, relative humidity and barometric pressure to further improve the accuracy of the calculations. To measure oxygen consumption, all of the air exhaled by the user must pass through the FAS used in this study. Two (2) one-way valves are configured in or near a mask or mouthpiece. This ensures that fresh air is inhaled and all exhaled gas passes through the hose and into the FAS used in this study. The amount of calories expended for a given amount of oxygen consumed is approximately 5 calories (0.005 Kcal) for every milliliter of oxygen consumed. Because the volume of oxygen changes depending on the barometric pressure (elevation above sea level) and the room temperature where the measurement is made, it is necessary to convert all measurements to a standard temperature and pressure. This standard pressure and temperature is called STPD, (Standard Temperature and Pressure Dry). The FAS used in this study measures barometric pressure, relative humidity and temperature during each automatic calibration cycle. Using these measured parameters, VO2 and metabolic rate measurements are all compensated to standard (STPD) conditions. Procedures 15 test subjects representing a wide range of fitness levels and first time users of the Fast Fists by Nexersys volunteered to participate in the study. On test day they were weighed and measured and the testing process was explained. Subjects were fitted with a heart rate monitor and a face mask and an air tight seal was confirmed. Subjects were instructed to begin utilizing one of the tested exercise machine workouts. A twenty minute break was given in-between each testing. 6 RESULTS Caloric Burn Results Table 2 displays the individual Peak and maintainable Anaerobic Threshold (AT) exercise level and the calories burned per individual at the maintainable level. The Anaerobic Threshold (AT) represents the maximum intensity level that an individual can maintain for an extended period of time. The average AT values of all 15 tested subjects indicate that a treadmill workout at a 3 mile per hour pace on level surface generated an average of 3 times less (2.97) of a caloric cost than when utilizing the Fast Fists by Nexersys for the first time. Table 2 Treadmill 10 min Peak peak Kcal/hr. 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 TOTAL average 391 391 169 462 322 343 305 443 188 188 279 355 278 358 257 315.26 65.2 65.2 28.2 77 53.7 57.2 50.8 73.8 31.3 31.3 46.5 59.2 46.3 59.7 42.8 Fast Fists by Nexersys Peak kcal/hr. 926 956 657 1128 905 884 815 952 682 674 844 1029 808 1512 1057 921.93 2.92 times more 10 min peak AT Tread 1 hr. At 10 min AT Fast At 10 Fists by min Nexersys 1hr 154.3 159.3 109.5 188 150.8 147.3 135.8 158.7 113.7 112.3 147.3 171.5 134.7 252 176.2 371 380 157 443 305 301 264 415 184 182 264 333 256 332 195 292.13 61.8 63.3 26.2 73.8 50.8 50.2 44 69.2 30.7 30.3 44 55.5 42.7 55.3 32.5 890 910 625 1095 812 822 793 899 645 585 778 871 812 1483 982 866.8 2.97 (3) times more 148.3 151.7 104.2 182.5 135.3 137 132.2 149,8 107.5 97.5 129.7 145.2 135.3 247.2 163.7 With the Fast Fists by Nexersys, one subject registered a peak caloric burn rate of 1512 kcal per hour indicating up to 1512 kcal hr. could be burned or 252 calories every ten minutes. This individual peak burn rate is 4.8 times the average treadmill peak rate of all 15 test subjects and 4.2 times more than when compared to their own treadmill result. When we look at the more realistic sustainable AT burn rate numbers for the same individual we find that the Fast Fists by Nexersys burn rate was 4.5 times more when compared to that same individuals calculated treadmill workout AT level and 5 times more when compared to the overall average of the 15 test subjects. In addition, with Fast Fists by Nexersys another test subject registered 5 times more caloric expenditure when compared to their own treadmill AT values. 7 Looking at it a different way, the AT expenditure of a tested subject on the treadmill was 55.3 Calories every 10 minutes. Thus, that individual would have to maintain the tested treadmill workout pace for nearly 45 minutes to equal the 247.2 kcal. the same person expended in 10 minutes with Fast Fists by Nexersys. To lose one pound of fat, which is calorically equal to 3500 Calories, using the maintainable results (AT), on average, the 15 tested subjects would have to use the treadmill for 11.98 hours at the tested pace and incline. Using the tested Fast Fists by Nexersys (866.8 Calories/hour AT) a subject would only need to maintain that routine for approximately 4.0 hours to burn 3500 calories. STATISTICS FOR CALORIE EXPENDITSURE Comparing the values for Caloric Expenditure using the treadmill as compared to the Fast Fists by Nexersys activity shows a major advantage when using the latter. Typically the treadmill is considered to be the primary means of “burning” calories. Thus, any activity that compares favorably to or EXCEEDS those values is considered efficient and effective. What the statistics show (T Test) is that the differences that were found were significant. Statistics is the method of showing that the differences found would be the same if another group of subjects were tested. Normally, what is accepted in comparing exercise equipment or programs is P < 0.05 (95 out of 100) or P < 0.01 (99 out of 100). Meaning that 99 times out of 100 we would obtain the same results with any other small group of subjects. In this study we found statistical significance at P < 0.001 (999 out of 1000). DISCUSSION It is important to note that not all the moves associated with the Fast Fists by Nexersys cardio programs were able to be followed as the testing equipment – specifically the face mask and hose - did limit the movements the subject could perform. For instance, the up and down movement of burpees could not be incorporated into the testing as the face mask and hose would disconnect when that movement was performed. It is this researchers opinion that the results achieved during the testing of the Fast Fists by Nexersys system are lower than what would actually be achieved by following all of the moves via the cardio videos and could be considered an impressive low end possibility of the caloric burn potential when not encumbered by a massive hose connected to a full face mask and therefor limiting full movements and exertion levels. In addition, these were first time users so one would expect that some better familiarity with the device and technique would warrant even more efficient calorie burning during a Fast Fists by Nexersys workout. CONCLUSIONS Caloric Burn The results of this study demonstrated a workout with Fast Fists by Nexersys can produce up to 5 times more calories burned when compared to the tested treadmill workout. An impressive Fast Fists by Nexersys peak caloric expenditure of 1512 was documented in this 8 study evidencing that up to 1512 kcal per hour is possible however what is most impressive is the average of all 15 test subjects resulted in a 3 times higher documented burn rate at the sustainable AT level. Therefore, on average, a Fast Fists by Nexersys user could realistically burn up to 3 times or more calories than the tested treadmill workout. No matter how you look at the numbers of this study the tested Fast Fists by Nexersys workout comes out as the more efficient and effective way to burn calories. In fact, when looking at either the peak caloric burn numbers or the more sustainable AT numbers, 7 of the 15 test subjects or 47% individually registered a 3 to 5 times higher burn rate with Fast Fists by Nexersys. Statistical Analysis of the results tells us that an overwhelming majority of first time users could expect the same result as generated in this study. One other consideration for the Fast Fists by Nexersys is the concept of NOVELTY. Many people don’t really enjoy “boring” exercises and will do almost anything to avoid them. That is why there are so many different devices on the market. Therefore, the novelty of this device would maintain attention span as well as provide a good caloric expenditure. 9 Electromyography (EMG) Muscle Activity COMPARISON RESEARCH Nexersys® Fast Fists™ Workout VS. TREADMILL WORKOUT Test Location: DETUAG Testing Center 18218 McDurmott East Suite I &J Irvine CA, 92614 Written by: DETUAG Testing Center Director of Research - Eddie E. Gaut and DETUAG Testing Center Director of Exercise Science - Dr. Robert Girandola Ed.D Associate Professor Department of Kinesiology From: Infomercial Testimonial Group (ITG) A division of DETUAG Testing Centers. Address: 18218 McDurmott East Suite I &J Irvine CA, 92614 Sponsor: Brand Developers Ltd. Study Date: May, 2014 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY This document is confidential and the property of the listed study sponsor. No part of it may be transmitted, reproduced, published, or used by other persons without prior written authorization from the study sponsor. The statements in this research report have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Nothing in this document is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 1 Abstract Fourteen screened volunteer subjects agreed to take part in this muscle activity research study. These volunteer subjects were examined to assess the muscle activity effects of utilizing an exercise device known as Fast Fists by Nexersys vs. a motorized treadmill workout. Testing protocol was approved and administered by Dr. Bob Girandola Ed.D, a Department of Kinesiology Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, and Eddie Gaut, Director of Research at the DETUAG Testing Centers. 14 subjects were tested for the EMG activity from the right Rectus Abdominis muscle area and right external oblique while performing a workout with the Fast Fists by Nexersys and compared to a workout utilizing a motorized treadmill. Surface electrodes, used to collect the muscle activity signals, were placed on the targeted muscle area. Subjects were instructed to perform the exercises for approximately 10 minutes. A one minute sampling of the workout was used for the tests. The subject was not aware of when this sample would be taken during the 10 minute period. Subjects performed each workout with a twenty minute rest period in between. Statistical Analysis demonstrated a Fast Fists by Nexersys workout to be for more efficient and effective than the tested treadmill workout. 2 INTRODUCTION Detuag Testing Center conducted a research study for Brand Developers Ltd. designed to document a user’s rate of muscle activity while performing specific styles of workouts. The results of this study will help Brand Developers Ltd. document effectiveness of the product. Product Photo: The tested Fast Fists by Nexersys Exercise device: SUBJECTS: 14 subjects attended the test day (11 men and 3 women). The initial characteristics/measurements for the subjects were the following: TABLE 1: Subject # 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 Gender M M F M M M M M F F xxx M M M M Age 47 42 41 40 52 37 54 54 31 53 xxx 51 27 26 27 Height 5’11 6’0 5’2 6’ 6’ 5’11 5’6 5’10 5’5 5’5 xxx 6’4 5’11 6’3 5’9 Weight 185 194 147 195 190 191 165 273 145 125 xxx 230 160 185 170 BMI 25.8 26.3 26.9 26.5 25.8 26.7 26.7 39.2 24.1 20.8 xxx 28 22.3 23.1 25.1 FIT level Fair Fair Excellent Excellent Good Low Good Low Excellent Superior xxx Fair Good Superior Excellent As can be noted above, the group represented a broad spectrum of ages and fitness levels, 3 with ages ranging from 26 years to 54 years, and fitness levels ranging from low to superior. BMI ranged from 20.8 to a high of 39.2. The National Institute of Health defines overweight as having a Body Mass Index of 25 to 29 and obese as 30 or more. The above characteristics indicate the group mostly represented normal and overweight. Objectives: The key objectives of this study were to: 1) Capture Electromyography (EMG) readings as it relates to muscle activity during the tested workouts to be compared. 2) Find Statistical significance if any. METHODS Study Methodology Testing protocol was approved and administered by Dr. Bob Girandola Ed.D, a Department of Kinesiology Associate Professor at the University of Southern California, and Eddie Gaut, Director of Research at the DETUAG Testing Centers. 14 subjects were fitted with surface electrodes on the top right side of the Rectus Abdominis (RA) muscle and the right External Oblique area (EO) and examined EMG activity while using the Fast Fists by Nexersys and while exercising on a treadmill. Subjects were instructed to watch a brief cardio workout video for proper Fast Fists by Nexersys use and to perform the workout. Subjects performed each workout for ten minutes with a 20 minute rest period in between. The Fast Fists by Nexersys workout was compared to a motorized treadmill workout, a commonly accepted cardio machine. The individual peak and mean data are listed in Table 2. The primary comparison of EMG activity can be seen under the mV/RMS column (Root mean square of EMG activity). Equipment For EMG measurements (muscle activity measurements) a BTS POCKETEMG instrument was used. The POCKETEMG is used in labs that study muscular activity in the fields of rehabilitation, sports medicine, ergonomics, clinical research, in the studies for the evaluation of functional abilities and muscular fatigue. The BTS POCKETEMG was used in conjunction with Myolab software specifically developed for EMG signal acquisition, visualization, and a first level of processing. TEST DATA Muscle Activity Results from the Research Study: Table 2 displays the individual Peak and Mean values for the Root Mean Square (RMS). Using the values for the RMS, there was a statistically significant difference between working out with the Fast Fists by Nexersys and a treadmill workout. The mean data is 4 listed in the accompanying table. The primary comparison of EMG activity can be seen under the Mv/RMS column. This indicates that, for almost all individuals, performing a workout with the Fast Fists by Nexersys will activate more Rectus Abdominis muscle and external oblique muscle better than the tested treadmill workout. In comparing the Fast Fists by Nexersys workout to the treadmill it is obvious that the mean (average) values are higher than the treadmill. In comparing the mean data for the RMS column for Fast Fists by Nexersys vs. Treadmill, the values are higher for the Fast Fists by Nexersys. These values are statistically significant, for Rectus Abdominis P = 0.001 (vs. treadmill) and for External Oblique P = 0.001 (vs. treadmill). To achieve statistical significance, P value must be less than or equal to, 0.05. TABLE 2: ! RA!=!Rectus! Abdominis! EO!=!External! Oblique! 901! 902! 903! 904! 905! 906! 907! 908! 909! 910! 911! 912! 913! 914! 915! TOTAL ave! ! Treadmill ! Mean Muscle Activity in mV/RMS ! RA! EO! Treadmill ! Peak Muscle Activity in mV/RMS! Nerersys! Mean Muscle Activity in mV/RMS! Nerersys! Peak Muscle Activity in mV/RMS! RA! EO! RA! EO! RA! EO! .005! .006! .005! .011! .007! .006! .006! .005! .005! .011! xxx! .004! .007! .01! ,006! .0067! ! .014! .019! .023! .021! .014! .02! .019! .009! .012! .031! xxx! .014! .013! .024! .024! .0183! ! .017! .031! .023! .045! .032! .024! .029! .007! .014! .058! xxx! .013! .022! .047! .032! .0281! ! .013! .056! ,014! .016! .014! .023! .021! .012! .014! .029! xxx! .014! .026! .047! .038! .0240! 3.58! .012! .091! .029! .028! .025! .028! .056! .021! .025! .035! xxx! .015! .035! .062! .033! .0354! 3.73! .119! .249! .074! .075! .036! .099! .136! .036! .034! .103! xxx! .077! .111! .296! .1! .1103! 6.03! .06! .209! .108! .171! .069! 1.193! .267! .283! .104! .215! xxx! .057! .231! .286! .104! .2397! 8.53 more activity! .005! .008! .01! .017! .01! .008! .01! .004! .006! .014! xxx! .005! .011! .014! .011! .0095! ! ! The RMS is the preferred value for this type of study because it provides a measure of the power of the signal (degree of activity). RMS represents the square root of the average power of the EMG signal for a given period of time As Table 2 indicates the Fast Fists by Nexersys workout proved to be much more effective at generating core muscle activity than the treadmill workout. In fact, when comparing the Peak activity numbers the Fast Fists by Nexersys workout proved itself to 5 be more than 6 times as effective as a treadmill when looking at the Rectus Abdominis Peak numbers. In addition the Fast Fists by Nexersys workout generated more than 8 times the average Peak External Oblique activity than the tested treadmill workout. STATISTICS FOR EMG Comparing the values for EMG activity using the treadmill as compared to the Fast Fists by Nexersys activity shows a major advantage when using the latter. Typically the treadmill is considered to be the primary means of “burning” calories. Thus, any activity that compares favorably to or EXCEEDS those values is really excellent. What the statistics show (T Test) is that the differences that were found were significant. Statistics is the method of showing that the differences found would be the same if another group of subjects were tested. Normally, what is accepted in comparing exercise equipment or programs is P < 0.05 (95 out of 100) or P < 0.01 (99 out of 100). Meaning that 95 times out of 100 we would obtain the same results with any other small group of subjects. We found statistical significance at P < 0.001 (999 out of 1000). 6 Sample EMG Graph comparison print outs. Subject 7: Fast Fists by Nexersys • Top EMG Signal 1: Rectus Abdominis • Bottom EMG Signal 2: External Oblique Subject 7: Treadmill CONCLUSIONS: Muscle Activity The data revealed the Mean for the RA and EO muscles while using the Fast Fists by Nexersys was more than 3 times the activity of the tested workout. As, in fact, there was a statistically significant difference in favor of the Fast Fists by Nexersys workout per the muscle activity testing (EMG) when comparing use of a motorized treadmill workout. 7 In addition, the average of the Peak data revealed 8.53 times more EO activity and 6.03 times more for the RA. A core finding of this study is a Fast Fists by Nexersys workout resulted in higher muscle activity levels when compared to the workout on the motorized treadmill. Working out with the Fast Fists by Nexersys does provide more abdominal muscle activity than a workout on a motorized treadmill. An exercise device enabling a user to enhancing, even slightly, heart rate and weight bearing activity has demonstrated to be efficient at producing improvement in muscle tone and fat loss. Based upon such research, One other consideration for the Fast Fists by Nexersys system is the concept of NOVELTY. Many people don’t really enjoy “boring” exercises and will do almost anything to avoid them. That is why there are so many different devices on the market. Therefore, the novelty of this system would maintain attention span as well as providing an effective and efficient core workout. Combining the tested Fast Fists by Nexersys and associated workout with regular use we would anticipate, over the long term, for product use to efficiently and effectively provide beneficial improvements in total body appearance, core strength, loss in pant and dress size, as well as increased body strength. 8
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