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October 18, 2023 Update New Apple research reveals health benefits of pickleball The Apple Heart and Movement Study reveals that tennis and pickleball both offer overall health benefits, while pickleball continues to grow in popularity. As researchers from the Apple Heart and Movement Study share new insights into pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports around the world, The researchers used the data to compare this emerging sport with long-established sports like tennis. and study how this sport affects overall health In one of the largest observational data sets of pickleball activities, collected using Apple Watch, researchers found trends in pickleball and tennis exercise data that point to health benefits associated with both types of activity. Participants who have played pickleball and tennis frequently for a long time Their average maximum heart rate during exercise recorded was 70 percent of their estimated maximum heart rate. Pickleball exercises last slightly longer than tennis exercises. Tennis workouts, on the other hand, are in a harder, longer heart rate zone and have a higher average maximum heart rate. Researchers also saw a steady increase in the popularity of pickleball exercises, surpassing the popularity of tennis exercises for the first time. And in this study Utah is the state with the highest recorded number of pickleball practices relative to population. Researchers found that both pickleball and tennis are popular forms of exercise among adults. It is more popular among men than women. Observing the participants’ behavior along with using activity data and sensors from the Apple Watch helped researchers understand more and more. regarding the factors that influence heart health and movement over time. “The Apple Heart and Movement Study gives us a great opportunity to track changes in participants’ behavior and the impact of those changes. This has a negative effect on health,” said Calum MacRae, MD, Ph.D., a cardiologist. “Tracking the growing popularity of pickleball using data from Apple Watch has helped us see trends,” said Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and principal investigator of the Apple Heart and Movement Study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. “This new study includes the impact of activity on many previously unmeasured measures of health and fitness.” The Apple Heart and Movement Study is one of three public studies Apple has released. Built-in research app which is a collaboration with many leading institutions Research apps enable researchers to expand both the scale and scope of research studies. Helps discover new scientific information and enhance Apple’s ability to create new features. which uses a scientific basis in the creative process Healthy Activities for Everyone From Pickleball Bats and Racquets After analyzing more than 250,000 pickleball and tennis workouts recorded on Apple Watch by research participants, The researchers found that on average, pickleball workouts lasted slightly longer than tennis, 90 minutes versus 81 minutes, respectively, and there was more variation in play duration. Researchers analyzed heart rates to estimate the intensity of each type of physical activity. And it was found that exercising by playing tennis had a faster average maximum heart rate of 9 beats per minute or 152 beats per minute compared to playing pickleball, which had a heart rate of 143 beats per minute. The heart rate zone Heartbeat is another way to evaluate exercise effort. While both sports tend to have the same time trends in each heart rate zone, But on average Tennis workouts include periods in which the heart rate zone is 9 percentage points heavier. Compared to Pickleball Exercises, both pickleball and tennis exercises tend to be played for longer periods of time. During the recorded exercise Participants had an average maximum heart rate within 70 percent of their estimated maximum heart rate. By engaging in regular physical activity, it results in a better quality of life and healthy aging. Benefits comparable to meditation The effects of exercise on mental health are an important aspect that researchers have taken into account. The study therefore gave participants the option to complete a mental health survey. This included a depression screening tool called the Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2) from across the study. Results consistent with depressed mood are relatively rare. But the distribution of PHQ-2 scores is lower among people who frequently play pickleball and tennis. Compared to the group of participants in general The odds of a PHQ-2 result indicating depressed mood were 60.1 percent lower among those who frequently played pickleball and 51.3 percent lower among those who played tennis. This highlights that physical activity may also have a positive effect on mental health. “Research is a critical component of our health work at Apple, and it was important to see the science behind the benefits of activities like pickleball and tennis on the physical and mental health of Apple Watch users. “Physical inactivity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases,” said Sumbul Desai, MD, vice president of health at Apple. Many more can be avoided and changed. Finding activities that people can enjoy participating in can help create a good routine. Pick up a pickleball bat or a racquet.” According to a July 2023 study, the number of participants who played pickleball in a month surpassed the number of participants who played tennis. for the first time Tennis exercise trends vary during each season. As for exercise with Pickleball, there has been relatively consistent growth. “We are pleased to see our pickleball findings included in the Apple Heart and Movement Study, a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the American Heart Association. Playing pickleball has many benefits for people everywhere. of all ages and from all backgrounds in terms of health, society and active living,” said Mike Nealy, CEO of USA Pickleball. “As the government governing body for sports in the United States, It was very meaningful to see the science behind pickleball using real-world data from the Apple Watch. Not very formal and the social nature of this sport Both sports can be beneficial and enjoyable for those looking for ways to add additional movement to their workouts.” The study found that both sports are popular across all age groups. And is more popular among men than women. On average Players who logged at least 10 pickleball workouts were 51 to 45 older than their tennis counterparts, respectively, and had a higher female participation rate. Pickleball players in Utah ranked highest. in research studies Utah is unique in being the center of the sport by being the state where pickleball is the most popular relative to population. More than one of every 16 participants tried the sport at least once. “We are very excited to see that. In the latest update to the Apple Heart and Movement Study, Utah is the state with the highest popularity of the sport relative to population. It’s great that so many Utahns are integrating Pickleball into their daily lives. And this research is a wonderful reminder that Exercise of any type It is a powerful way to improve our health over the long term,” said Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox. About the Apple Heart and Movement Study The Apple Heart and Movement Study is a collaboration between Brigham and Women’s. Hospital, the American Heart Association, and Apple to study the link between physical activity and heart health. More than 200,000 participants across the United States have given their consent to share their data. Apple Watch Tips for Pickleball Players Apple Watch has many ways to help users stay connected. Stay active Stay healthy and safe. To track a Pickleball session on Apple Watch, go to the Workout app and select “Add Workout,” then select Pickleball to help track your workout intensity. Users can customize their workout view on Apple Watch by adding heart rate zones. And users can review their activity data in the Fitness app on iPhone or health data in the Health app on iPhone or iPad with the new Double-Tap gesture coming later this month on Apple Watch Series 9 and With Apple Watch Ultra 2, users will be able to answer and answer phone calls or messages with one hand when on the court while holding a pickleball bat with the other hand to stay focused on their workout. Users can create their own Focus Mode on iPhone to choose when they want to receive alerts and notifications on their Apple Watch while keeping others informed when they’re unavailable. In Settings, select Focus, tap Add button” and select “Custom” to customize the options. Users can place the AirTag in their pickleball bag and track its location on their Apple Watch. Go to the Find Items app. and choose whether to play sound or view directions to find things. Media Jiraporn Boonnark Apple jiraporn_boonnark@apple.com (66) 816 224 017
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