title: Consequences of objective self-awareness during exercise.
abstract: Although exercise is recommended by healthcare professionals for nearly everyone, adverse reactions can occur following exercising for some overweight individuals. The reported study investigated the cardiovascular consequences of exercise in a stressful environment. In all, 60 females completed two baseline and one biking (i.e. ergometer) periods while cardiovascular and self-report measures were recorded. Findings indicated that those who are more self-aware showed cardiovascular response patterns indicative of threat. Additionally, post-task exercise self-efficacy levels predicted intentions to exercise at a demanding level in the coming week. These findings suggest exercise may exacerbate health issues for some individuals for whom it is recommended.
authors.affiliation: University of California-Santa Barbara, USA.
authors.forename: Jessica E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Cornick
authors.affiliation: University of California-Santa Barbara, USA.
authors.forename: Jim
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blascovich
keywords: biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat; exercise; obese; self-efficacy; weight