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Dynamics of exercise induced affect

B J Watt1, W L Spinks

  • 1University of Technology, Sydney School of Leisure & Tourism Studies.

Australian Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
|September 26, 1997
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Moderate aerobic exercise positively influences mood post-workout, despite temporary decreases in positive affect during the activity itself. Exercise behavior did not significantly alter these affective responses.

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Sport Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding the psychological impact of exercise is crucial for promoting physical activity.
  • Previous research has explored the affective responses to exercise, but the influence of exercise behavior requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the affective influence of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise during and after the activity.
  • To characterize the nature of affective responses, including positive, negative, and distress-related affects.
  • To determine if exercise behavior influences exercise-induced affect.

Main Methods:

  • Participants (habitual exercisers and sedentary individuals) underwent three interventions: exercise (20 min cycling), work, and sedentary break.

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  • Affect was measured using the Subjective Exercise Experiences Scale (SEES) before, during, and after interventions.
  • Data were analyzed to compare affective responses across conditions and between participant groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Exercise led to significant post-intervention increases in positive affect compared to work and sedentary conditions.
    • Affective responses during exercise showed decreased positive affect and increased fatigue-related affect.
    • Positive and negative affects, along with fatigue-related affects, showed improvements 90 minutes post-exercise.
    • Exercise behavior did not significantly influence affective responses.

    Conclusions:

    • Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise yields positive affective benefits post-activity.
    • The affective experience during exercise can be challenging, characterized by reduced positive feelings and increased fatigue.
    • Long-term affective improvements are observed even after a single bout of exercise, irrespective of habitual exercise behavior.