Mirrors and resistance exercise, do they influence affective responses?
The purpose of this study was to examine affective responses during and following resistance exercise in a mirrored environment. Thirty-two females completed three sessions. During session one, exercise intensity was determined for the subsequent two sessions. During the next two sessions participants performed eight exercises either with or without mirrors. Affect was measured prior to, during, immediately following and 15 minutes post-exercise. Affect was more pleasant and activated during and following exercise, but did not differ by condition. The inability to find a difference in mirrored condition may be a result of participants using the mirrors for technique as opposed to self-evaluation purposes.
Elon University, Elon, North Carolina 27244, USA.
Elizabeth A
EA
Chmelo
Eric E
EE
Hall
Paul C
PC
Miller
Kristin N
KN
Sanders
D000339:Affect; D001143:Arousal; D001828:Body Image; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055070:Resistance Training; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult