Aerobic and resistance exercise reinforcement and discomfort tolerance predict meeting activity guidelines

Kyle D. Flack; Lu Ann Johnson; James N. Roemmich

doi:10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.11.032

Aerobic and resistance exercise reinforcement and discomfort tolerance predict meeting activity guidelines

Kyle D. Flack, Lu Ann Johnson, James N. Roemmich

Dietetics and Human Nutrition

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Abstract

Background Understanding individual-differences of those people who do and do not meet physical activity recommendations could inform targets for increasing physical activity. Exercise reinforcement may be one such individual-level determinate, but it is not yet known whether those who meet activity guidelines have a greater relative reinforcing value (RRV) of aerobic exercise training (RRV_AT) or resistance training (RRV_RT). The predictors of RRV_AT or RRV_RT are also not yet known. Purpose To determine whether individuals who meet aerobic activity or muscle strengthening activity guidelines have greater RRV_AT or RRV_RT and whether the preference and tolerance for exercise intensity predicts RRV_AT or RRV_RT. Methods Men (n = 38) and women (n = 50) were measured for RRV_AT, RRV_RT, minutes of vigorous physical activity, usual resistance training behavior, and completed the Preference for and Tolerance of the Intensity of Exercise Questionnaire. Results Individuals who met physical activity guidelines for aerobic activity and muscle strengthening activity had 58% greater RRV_AT and 54% greater RRV_RT, respectively, than those who did not meet these guidelines. Preference and tolerance for exercise intensity was associated (p < 0.01) with greater RRV_RT, but not RRV_AT. Conclusion Having greater RRV of a mode of exercise is associated with meeting activity guidelines for that mode of exercise. Discomfort tolerance during exercise is associated with greater RRV of resistance exercise.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	32-36
Number of pages	5
Journal	Physiology and Behavior
Volume	170
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.11.032
State	Published - Mar 1 2017

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This study was funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, and Project 5450-51000-51-00D. Mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply endorsement from the U.S. government. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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U.S. Government
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA-Agricultural Research Service	5450-51000-51-00D

Keywords

Discomfort
Motivation
Pain
Physical activity
Tolerance
Weight training

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Behavioral Neuroscience

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