title: Effects of musical tempo on physiological, affective, and perceptual variables and performance of self-selected walking pace.
abstract: [Purpose] This study investigated the effects of musical tempo on physiological, affective, and perceptual responses as well as the performance of self-selected walking pace. [Subjects] The study included 28 adult women between 29 and 51 years old. [Methods] The subjects were divided into three groups: no musical stimulation group (control), and 90 and 140 beats per minute musical tempo groups. Each subject underwent three experimental sessions: involved familiarization with the equipment, an incremental test to exhaustion, and a 30-min walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace, respectively. During the self-selected walking session, physiological, perceptual, and affective variables were evaluated, and walking performance was evaluated at the end. [Results] There were no significant differences in physiological variables or affective response among groups. However, there were significant differences in perceptual response and walking performance among groups. [Conclusion] Fast music (140 beats per minute) promotes a higher rating of perceived exertion and greater performance in self-selected walking pace without significantly altering physiological variables or affective response.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Parana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Flávia Angélica Martins
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Almeida
authors.affiliation: University of Western Parana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Renan Felipe Hartmann
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Nunes
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Parana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Sandro Dos Santos
authors.initials: Sdos S
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Sao Francisco Valley, Brazil.
authors.forename: Kleverton
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Krinski
authors.affiliation: Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
authors.forename: Hassan Mohamed
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Elsangedy
authors.affiliation: University Norte of Parana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Cosme Franklin
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Buzzachera
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Parana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Ragami Chaves
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Alves
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Parana, Brazil.
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gregorio da Silva
keywords: Music; Rating of perceived exertion; Self-selected exercise