Psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions: Does exercise intensity matter?
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Vandoni, M, Codrons, E, Marin, L et al. (2016). Psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions: Does exercise intensity matter?
. 11(8), 10.1371/journal.pone.0149997
Vandoni, M, Codrons, E, Marin, L et al. (2016). Psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions: Does exercise intensity matter?
. 11(8), 10.1371/journal.pone.0149997
Group exercise training programs were introduced as a strategy for improving health and fitness and potentially reducing dropout rates. This study examined the psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions. Twenty-seven adults completed two group exercise training sessions of moderate and vigorous exercise intensities in a random and counterbalanced order. The %HRR and the exertional and arousal responses to vigorous session were higher than those during the moderate session (p<0.05). Consequently, the affective responses to vigorous session were less pleasant than those during moderate session (p<0.05). These results suggest that the psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions are intensity-dependent. From an adherence perspective, interventionists are encouraged to emphasize group exercise training sessions at a moderate intensity to maximize affective responses and to minimize exertional responses, which in turn may positively affect future exercise behavior.
