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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Science
  • Behavioral Medicine

Background:

  • Exercise adherence is crucial for health, but many individuals discontinue programs due to time constraints.
  • Moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) is common, but time-efficient alternatives like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) warrant investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare enjoyment, affect, and perceived exertion between HIIT and MICT in recreationally active adults.
  • To assess participant preference for HIIT versus MICT.

Main Methods:

  • Twelve participants completed randomized HIIT and MICT cycling sessions after a VO2max test.
  • Measures included heart rate, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), blood lactate (BLa), and the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES).

Main Results:

  • HIIT resulted in significantly higher enjoyment (PACES scores) compared to MICT (p = 0.013).
  • 92% of participants preferred HIIT over MICT.
  • HIIT elicited higher heart rate, RPE, and BLa, but lower affect compared to MICT.

Conclusions:

  • Despite being more physiologically demanding, HIIT is perceived as more enjoyable than MICT.
  • The time efficiency and varied stimulus of HIIT may enhance exercise adherence.
  • HIIT presents a viable, enjoyable alternative to MICT for improving health outcomes.