Higher Enjoyment in Response to High Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise

Previous research is equivocal concerning if high intensity interval training is viewed as more aversive versus moderate exercise. Our data in active men and women showed that interval training is viewed as more enjoyable than higher volume moderate exercise.

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Key information

Conditions

Exercise Training

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

Twelve men and women who were habitually active initially performed ramp exercise on a cycle ergometer to assess maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and peak power output (PPO), which was used to determine workload for the subsequent 2 bouts. They returned at least 48 h later at the same time of day to complete high intensity interval training (HIIT consisting of repeated 1 min bouts at 85 %PPO) or moderate intensity continuous training (MICT consisting of 25 min at 40 %PPO). During exercise, heart rate, oxygen uptake, perceived exertion, pleasure:displeasure, and blood lactate concentration were continuously assessed. Ten minutes post-exercise, physical activity enjoyment was measured. Data showed that despite higher oxygen uptake, heart rate, blood lactate concentration, and perceived exertion in HIIT, enjoyment was higher in HIIT versus MICT.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Habitually active, healthy, non-obese

Exclusion criteria

Sedentary, unhealthy, joint pain precluding tolerance to exercise

Treatment and study plan

Exercise intensity

Other

Participants were randomized to 1 or 2 exercise intensities, moderate or high (interval training).

Primary outcomes

Physical activity enjoyment score (PACES)

Time frame: This was measured 10 min post-exercise in all participants during the 3 mo of data collection.

This is an 18-item categorical survey used to assess participants' enjoyment of the bout of physical activity that was just completed
Oxygen uptake

Time frame: Measured continuously during exercise during the 3 mo of data collection.

Oxygen uptake (VO2) represents mitochondrial consumption of oxygen to drive cellular metabolism generating ATP to support muscular contraction.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

California State University, San Marcos

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Registry information

Official study title

Enjoyment Responses to High Intensity Interval Training and Moderate Intensity Continuous Exercise

Important dates

Study start: 2015
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Dec 5, 2016
Registry last updated: Dec 5, 2016

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