Continuous and High-Intensity Interval Training: Which Promotes Higher Pleasure?

Bruno R R Oliveira, Fabian A Slama, Andréa C Deslandes, Elen S Furtado and Tony M Santos

PLOS ONE, 2013, vol. 8, issue 11, 1-6

Abstract: Objectives: To compare the psychological responses to continuous (CT) and high-intensity interval training (HIT) sessions. Methods: Fifteen men attended one CT session and one HIT session. During the first visit, the maximum heart rate, VO2Peak and respiratory compensation point (RCP) were determined through a maximal cardiopulmonary exercise test. The HIT stimulus intensity corresponded to 100% of VO2Peak, and the average intensity of both sessions was maintained at 15% below the RCP. The order of the sessions was randomized. Psychological and physiological variables were recorded before, during and after each session. Results: There were no significant differences between the average percentages of VO2 during the two exercise sessions (HIT: 73.3% vs. CT: 71.8%; p = 0.779). Lower responses on the feeling scale (p≤0.01) and higher responses on the felt arousal scale (p≤0.001) and the rating of perceived exertion were obtained during the HIT session. Despite the more negative feeling scale responses observed during HIT and a greater feeling of fatigue (measured by Profile of Mood States) afterwards (p

Date: 2013
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