Effects of watching vs. performing walking and stair-climbing exercises on physiological parameters in healthy males

This study evaluated the effect of watching aerobic exercise videos versus physically engaging in the exercises on physiological and biochemical parameters in 20 healthy males aged 18–25 years. The study included measurement of pulmonary function (FEV1, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio, PEF), which was undertaken using a Vitalograph Alpha spirometer.