In:
Perceptual and Motor Skills, SAGE Publications, Vol. 98, No. 1 ( 2004-02), p. 340-348
Abstract:
Elliptical exercise has recently increased in popularity. However, little is known regarding heart rate and perceptual responses during this exercise mode even though such information is important with respect to prescribing and regulating exercise intensity. In the current study, heart rate and perceived exertion were compared between treadmill and elliptical exercise. During treadmill exercise (TM EST ) participants estimated RPE-Overall as well as RPE-Legs and RPE-Chest. Two elliptical sessions followed: (1) RPE estimation during elliptical exercise (EL EST ): HR (b/min.) from TM EST was achieved during elliptical exercise, with participants estimating RPE-Overall, RPE-Legs, and RPE-Chest. (2) RPE production during elliptical exercise (EL PROD ): RPE-Overall from TM EST was produced during elliptical exercise. There were no significant differences between modes for RPE-Overall (TM EST : 11.2 ± 2.2 vs EL EST : 11.9 ± 3.2) or RPE-Chest (TM EST : 11.0 ± 2.4 vs EL EST : 11.7 ± 3.2). Mean RPE-Legs was significantly different (TM EST : 11.2 ± 2.4 vs EL EST : 12.5 ± 3.1). Heart rate was not significantly different between TM EST (163 ± 16.6) and EL PROD (159 ± 20.0). Analysis indicated elliptical exercise is perceived as more intense with respect to leg (RPE-Legs) exertion. Further, RPE-Overall appears effective for regulating heart rate during elliptical exercise.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0031-5125
,
1558-688X
DOI:
10.2466/pms.98.1.340-348
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2004
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2066876-4
SSG:
5,2
SSG:
7,11
SSG:
31
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