A quasi-experimental study on the energy expenditure, exercise intensity, and rating of perceived exertion of a male bodybuilding posing training

This study is novel in classifying bodybuilding posing training as vigorous intensity exercise using metabolic equivalents (METs) and heart rate (HR) responses. It provides empirical evidence showing that posing training meets the vigorous intensity benchmarks, with METs and %HRmax values comparable...

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Published in:Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism nutrition, and metabolism, 2024-11, Vol.49 (11), p.1529-1538
Main Authors: Peixoto, Douglas Leão, Nacimento, Dahan da Cunha, Moura, Ronaldo Ferreira, de Moraes, Wilson Max Almeida Monteiro, Magalhães, Bruno, de Sousa, Leandro Lima, Rolnick, Nicholas, Prestes, Jonato
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bodybuilding
Exercise intensity
Heart rate
Metabolism
Perceptions
Physiology
Stimulants
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Summary:This study is novel in classifying bodybuilding posing training as vigorous intensity exercise using metabolic equivalents (METs) and heart rate (HR) responses. It provides empirical evidence showing that posing training meets the vigorous intensity benchmarks, with METs and %HRmax values comparable to established vigorous exercise standards. The research highlights the novel finding that stimulant usage and the peak week phase of preparation significantly influence physiological responses and perceived exertion in bodybuilders. Specifically, athletes using stimulants and those in peak week displayed higher ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and maximum heart rates, indicating that these factors notably affect the intensity and perceived difficulty of posing training.
ISSN:1715-5312
1715-5320
1715-5320
DOI:10.1139/apnm-2024-0151