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Katja Dierkes1,2, Inka Rösel3,4, Katrin E Giel5
1Institute of Sports Science, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Tübingen, Germany.
Journal of Sports Science & Medicine
|March 6, 2023
Summary
This study found that the sequence of exercise training matters more than the type for affective experience. Moderate-intensity continuous training followed by high-intensity interval training improved exercise feelings, aiding adherence.
Area of Science:
- Exercise psychology
- Behavioral medicine
- Health promotion
Background:
- Affective determinants of exercise behavior are crucial for health promotion and adherence.
- Limited research exists on how affective exercise determinants change during multi-week programs in insufficiently active individuals.
- Understanding affective experiences of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) is vital for exercise adherence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate changes in affective exercise determinants (affective attitude, intrinsic motivation, in-task affective valence, post-exercise enjoyment) during multi-week training programs.
- To compare the effects of training type (MICT vs. HIIT) and training sequence (MICT-HIIT vs. HIIT-MICT) on these affective determinants.
- To inform tailored interventions for promoting positive exercise experiences and long-term adherence in inactive individuals.
Main Methods:
- A within-subject study design with 40 insufficiently active adults.
- Participants completed two 6-week training periods (MICT and HIIT) in a randomized sequence (MICT-HIIT or HIIT-MICT) within 15 weeks.
- Affective constructs were assessed using pre-post questionnaires and in-situ measurements during a standardized vigorous-intensity continuous exercise session.
Main Results:
- A significant effect of training sequence was found, favoring the MICT-HIIT sequence for changes in in-task affective valence.
- No significant effects of training type were observed for in-task affective valence after Bonferroni adjustment.
- No significant training type or sequence effects were found for exercise enjoyment, affective attitude, or intrinsic motivation.
Conclusions:
- The sequence of exercise training, specifically MICT followed by HIIT, may positively influence in-task affective valence.
- Individualized exercise recommendations should consider training variety and sequence to enhance affective experiences.
- Tailoring interventions based on affective responses is crucial for promoting sustained exercise behavior in previously inactive populations.
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