Self-paced exercise is less physically challenging than enforced constant pace exercise of the same intensity: influence of complex central metabolic control

Self-paced exercise is less physically challenging than enforced constant pace exercise of the same intensity: influence of complex central metabolic control

Objective: To examine whether self-pacing reduces the physiological challenge of performing 5000 m rowing ergometry exercise in comparison with a matched-intensity exercise condition in which a constant effort pacing strategy is enforced. Methods: Nine healthy well-trained male participants voluntee...

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Published in:British journal of sports medicine 2009-10, Vol.43 (10), p.789-795
Main Authors: Lander, P J, Butterly, R J, Edwards, A M
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Adult
Athletic Performance - physiology
Body Temperature - physiology
Comparative analysis
Electromyography
Energy Metabolism - physiology
Ergometry
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Exercise - psychology
Exercise Test
Heart Rate - physiology
Humans
Male
Oxygen Consumption - physiology
Perception - physiology
Physiology
Sports medicine
Studies
Time Factors
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Summary:Objective: To examine whether self-pacing reduces the physiological challenge of performing 5000 m rowing ergometry exercise in comparison with a matched-intensity exercise condition in which a constant effort pacing strategy is enforced. Methods: Nine healthy well-trained male participants volunteered to participate in three 5000 m rowing conditions (two submaximal and one maximal conditions) in an individualised order. In the submaximal conditions, participants were required to (1) perform 5000 m at a constant rating of perceived exertion (RPE 15-Hard) (SubRPE) or (2) perform 5000 m at an enforced constant pace equivalent to the mean power output (PO) of the SubRPE condition (SubEXT). A maximal condition (MaxTT) was included to disguise the purpose of the study and to facilitate an element of randomisation in the test sequence. Dynamic intratest responses were assessed every 30s: PO, Vo2, iEMG, core (Tc) and skin temperatures (Tsk). Results: There was no difference between performance times of the two submaximal trials. The mean PO represented 83.83 (SD 8.88)% (SubRPE) and 83.40 (8.84)% (SubEXT) of the mean MaxTT power output. Tc (SubRPE:38.46 (0.23)°C, SubEXT:38.72 (0.36)°C; p
ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480