Perception of Exercise Intensity Level in Recreationally Active Young Adults

To determine how physically active young adults perceive moderate and vigorous exercise intensity based on ACSM definitions. Twenty (males, n=10; females, n=10) recreationally active adults (22.2 + or - 3.0 yrs) performed a peak load-incremented cycle ergometer test. Subjects used a Perceived Intens...

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Published in:Medicine and science in sports and exercise 2012-05, Vol.44 (5S), p.640-640
Main Authors: Wisniewski, Kristofer, Shafer, Alex, Taylor, Monica, Nagle, Elizabeth, Robertson, Robert, Goss, Fredric
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Language:English
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Summary:To determine how physically active young adults perceive moderate and vigorous exercise intensity based on ACSM definitions. Twenty (males, n=10; females, n=10) recreationally active adults (22.2 + or - 3.0 yrs) performed a peak load-incremented cycle ergometer test. Subjects used a Perceived Intensity Level (PIL) scale with the following categories: 1-Light, 2-Light/Moderate, 3-Moderate, 4-Moderate/Vigorous, and 5-Vigorous. Subjects rated their PIL at the end of each 3 min stage. 40% and 60% VO sub(2)R (l times min super(-1)) were calculated for each subject, and the stages these intensities occurred were identified. Paired Samples t-test showed the mean + or - SD PIL ratings at 60% VO super(2)R (2.7 + or - 0.7) were significantly greater (p
ISSN:0195-9131