title: Psychophysiological Responses to Group Exercise Training Sessions: Does Exercise Intensity Matter?
abstract: Group exercise training programs were introduced as a strategy for improving health and fitness and potentially reducing dropout rates. This study examined the psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions. Twenty-seven adults completed two group exercise training sessions of moderate and vigorous exercise intensities in a random and counterbalanced order. The %HRR and the exertional and arousal responses to vigorous session were higher than those during the moderate session (p<0.05). Consequently, the affective responses to vigorous session were less pleasant than those during moderate session (p<0.05). These results suggest that the psychophysiological responses to group exercise training sessions are intensity-dependent. From an adherence perspective, interventionists are encouraged to emphasize group exercise training sessions at a moderate intensity to maximize affective responses and to minimize exertional responses, which in turn may positively affect future exercise behavior.
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine & Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Vandoni
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine & Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.|Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Erwan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Codrons
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine & Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marin
authors.affiliation: Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine & Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Correale
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, State University of Parana, Londrina, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcelo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bigliassi
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Education, North University of Parana, Londrina, Brazil.
authors.forename: Cosme Franklim
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Buzzachera
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011594:Psychometrics; D020377:Self Efficacy; D055815:Young Adult