Comparison of College Students’ Health Metrics during Stationary Cycling and Vrbased Stationary Cycling

Physical inactivity has become a global concern due to increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Individuals spend significant portions of their day performing sedentary activities, such as working at a desk, watching television, or playing video games. Alarmingly, only 23% of adults in the United States meet national physical activity guidelines (McDonough et al., 2020). College students are particularly at risk, with approximately 80% not meeting activity guidelines and 34% classified as overweight or obese (McDonough et al., 2020). Physical inactivity is associated with numerous health risks, including cardiovascular disease, obesity, and impaired cognitive function, emphasizing the need for interventions that promote physical activity.