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  • Exercise physiology
  • Cardiovascular health
  • Psychology of exercise

Background:

  • Exercise is widely recommended for health, but adverse reactions can occur in some individuals.
  • Overweight individuals may experience unique challenges with exercise, especially in stressful environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cardiovascular consequences of exercise in a stressful environment for overweight individuals.
  • To explore the relationship between self-awareness, cardiovascular responses, and exercise self-efficacy.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty overweight females participated in the study.
  • Cardiovascular measures and self-report data were collected during baseline and ergometer (biking) periods.
  • Self-awareness and exercise self-efficacy were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Individuals with higher self-awareness exhibited cardiovascular responses indicative of threat during exercise.
  • Post-exercise self-efficacy levels predicted participants' intentions for future demanding exercise sessions.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise in a stressful environment may pose cardiovascular risks for certain overweight individuals.
  • Psychological factors like self-awareness and self-efficacy play a crucial role in exercise response and adherence.