Volume 7(5): March, 2002

MEASURING PRACTICE EFFORT 3.1

This fifth issue of Volume 7 of Coaching Science Abstracts reviews articles concerned with using ratings of perceived exertion and heart rates to measure practice effort. Two previous issues, namely Volume 1(5) and Volume 4(5), also dealt with this topic. The information from those two sources, as well as that contained in this issue, will yield an extensive knowledge base of recent research in these two indices of exercise response.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION - GENERAL

  1. RPE IS RELATED DIFFERENTLY TO VARIOUS PHYSIOLOGICAL MEASURES

    Tyillian, T. A., Whaley, M. H., & Kaminsky, L. A. (1998). Reliability of regulating treadmill exercise using ratings of perceived exertion. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 181.

  2. RPE VARIES FROM DAY TO DAY FOR THE SAME TASK

    Skemp, K. M., Gaskill, S. E., Sanchez, O. A., & Walker, A. J. (1998). Relationship and reproducibility of two RPE scales for cross country skiers compared to the Borg RPE Scale. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 182.

  3. RPE MIGHT BE RELATED TO GENERAL RATHER THAN SPECIFIC PERCEPTIONS OF WORK

    Han, S-H., Whaley, M. H., & Kaminsky, L. A. (1998). Influence of inquiry frequency on ratings of perceived exertion during graded exercise testing. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 184.

  4. RPE MORE RELIABLE AT HIGHER EXERCISE INTENSITIES

    Nesser, T. W., Gaskill, S. E., Skemp, K. M., & Walker, A. J. (1998). Variance in the reproducibility of the Borg RPE during exercise tests with cross country skiers. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 185.

  5. HLa:RPE INDEX NOT AS SIMPLE OR USEFUL AS ORIGINALLY THOUGHT

    Snyder, A. C., & Naik, J. (1998). Relationship of HLa:RPE to percent oxygen uptake. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 624.

  6. RPE IS SPECIFIC TO THE EXERCISE AND INTENSITY LEVEL

    Katsanos, C. S., Cheuvront, S. N., & Haymes, E. M. (1999). Physiological responses at given ratings of perceived exertion: Walking vs cycling. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 1002.

    RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION - SPECIFICS

  7. HEART RATE NOT A VIABLE INDEX FOR TRAINING PRESCRIPTION FOR CHILDREN

    Neal, M. A., Walker, J. L., Murray, T. D., Patton, R. E., & Squires, W. G. (1998). Variation in exercise heart rate based on ratings of perceived exertion in children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 180.

  8. RPE GENDER DIFFERENCES DEPEND UPON THE CRITERION USED FOR OXYGEN UPTAKE

    Robertson, R., Moyna, N., Sward, K., Millich, N., Goss, F., & Thompson, P. (1999). Gender effect on ratings of perceived exertion at relative and absolute oxygen uptake. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 266.

  9. RPE DOES NOT REFLECT FATIGUE, ONLY HOW HARD THE INDIVIDUAL WORKED

    Pincivero, D. M., Gear, W. S., Moyna, N. M., & Robertson, R. J. (1999). The effects of rest interval on quadriceps torque and perceived exertion in healthy males. Journal of Sports medicine and Physical Fitness, 39, 294-299.

  10. LOW RESISTANCE/HIGH REPETITIONS YIELD LOWER RPE

    Lagally, K., Gearhart, R., Gallagher, K., Goss, F. L., & Robertson, R. J. (1999). Ratings of perceived exertion and lactate during strength and endurance resistance exercise in young adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 1001.

  11. LACTATE/RPE RATIO NOT USEFUL FOR MONITORING OVERTRAINING

    Campbell, A. R., & Potteiger, J. A. (1999). Identification of overtraining in well-trained runners using the lactate/RPE ratio. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 1393.

  12. RPE CAN BE USED WITH CHILDREN

    Larson, S., Andreacci, J., Klebez, J., Brinkert, R., LeMura, L. M., & von Duvillard, S. P. (2000) Three different ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) and heart rate in young children. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 333.

  13. RPE REFLECTS STRENGTH EXERCISE INTENSITY

    Lagally, K., Gallagher, K., Robertson, R. J., Jakicic, J., Goss, F. L., Lephart, S., McCaw, S. T., & Goodpaster, B. (2000). Perceived exertion responses to acute bouts of resistance exercise, EMG, and Lactate mediators. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 931.

    RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION - USES

  14. CAFFEINE AND EPHEDRINE ARE ERGOGENIC IN HIGH-INTENSITY EXERCISE

    Nevola, V. R., Weller, A. S., & Harrison, M. H. (1999). Cardiovascular effects of a combined dose of caffeine and ephedrine in man. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 448.

  15. MUSIC DOES NOT SEEM TO MAKE WORK EASIER

    Pujol, T. J., Langenfeld, M. E., Pujol, K. J., Wilken, B. J., & Huskey, J. A. (1999). Effects of music on ratings of perceived exertion and lactate. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 999.

    RATING OF PERCEIVED EXERTION AND HEART RATE COMPARISONS

  16. MAXIMUM HEART RATE CONSISTENT FOR TREADMILL AND TRACK RUNNING

    Scaglioni, P., & Aragon-Vargas, L. F. (1999). Effect of propulsion mode on maximal heart rate and ratings of perceived exertion in running. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 400.

  17. HEART RATE AND RPE ARE CONSISTENT INDICATIONS OF TRAINING INTENSITY

    Foster, C., Fitzgerald, D. J., & Spatz, P. (1999). Stability of the blood lactate-heart rate relationship in competitive athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31, 578-582.

  18. RPE IS USEFUL FOR ESTIMATING SESSION WORK INTENSITY

    Hrovatin, L. A., Florhaug, J. A., Brice, G., Esten, P. L., Mikat, R. J., & Foster, C. (2000). Effect of interval duration on markers of exercise training intensity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1567.

    HEART RATE - GENERAL

  19. LABORATORY HEART RATES UNDERESTIMATE FIELD TEST HEART RATES AT ANAEROBIC THRESHOLD

    Smith, J. D., Newberry, J. E., Sherman, N. W., Ruiz, A., & Hughes, J. R. (1998). A comparison of field and laboratory estimates of the anaerobic threshold. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 619.

  20. HEART RATES BECOME LOWER WITH AGE AND ATTENTION DEMANDS BUT THEIR VARIABILITY REMAINS CONSISTENT

    Wood, R., Lee, M., Bao, D., Hemard, L, & Maraj, B. (1998). Short-term heart rate variability during a cognitive challenge in young and old subjects. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 1422.

  21. HEART RATES THE SAME FOR TREADMILL AND CYCLE ERGOMETER TESTS

    Basset, F. A., & Boulay, M. R. (1998). Specificity of treadmill and ergocycle tests in triathletes, runners, and cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 1464.

  22. HIGH EFFORT TRAINING

    Christensen, E. H. (1962). Speed of work. Egonomics, 5, 7-13.

  23. INTERMITTENT HEART RATES PROVIDE A ROUGH ESTIMATE OF TIME IN A PARTICULAR WORK ZONE FOR SEDENTARY INDIVIDUALS

    Cleves, C. P., Jacobsen, D. J., Reagan, A. E., & Donnelly, J. E. (1999). Target heart rate: Intermittent monitoring vs continuous monitoring. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 406.

  24. HEART RATES NOT A VALID MEASURE OF ACTIVITY IN CHILDREN

    Dale, D. L., & Corbin, C. (2000). Using accelerometers and hart-rate monitors in elementary physical education: findings and future challenges. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 340.

  25. HEART RATE FUNCTION RECOVERS SLOWLY AFTER EXHAUSTING COMPETITIONS AND IS PARTICULARLY INDIVIDUAL

    Hautala, A. J., Tulppo, M. P., Makikallio, T. H., Laukkanen, R., Nissila, S., & Huikuri, H. V. (2000). Heart rate dynamics before and after long-term maximal exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 720.

    HEART RATE - SPECIFICS

  26. RECOVERY HEART RATE RESPONSES DIFFER BETWEEN FORMS OF ENDURANCE EXERCISE

    Uusitalo, A. L., Hoffman, T. A., Tummavuori, E. A., & Rusko, H. K. (1998). Heart rate recovery after typical endurance exercise session in athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 607.

  27. GENDER DIFFERENCES IN HEART RATE EXIST IN LOW FITNESS MIDDLE-AGED GROUPS

    Stears, A., Miller, D., Keuhl, K., Moe, E., Goldberg, L., & Elliot, D. (1998). Gender differences in maximal heart rate among various fitness categories. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 1377.

  28. HEART RATE IS NOT RELATED TO OVERTRAINING IN FEMALE RUNNERS

    Uusitalo, A. L., Uusitalo, A. J., & Rusko, H. K. (1998). Exhaustive endurance training for 6-9 weeks did not induce changes in intrinsic heart rate and cardiac autonomic modulation in female athletes. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 19, 532-540.

  29. HEART RATE VARIABILITY IS NOT A RELIABLE MEASURE IN YOUNG WOMEN

    Chittenden, T. W., Kaleth, A. S., Ballentine, H. M., Blevins, J. S., & Herbert, W. G. (2000). Reproducibility of HRV measures in apparently healthy young women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 715.

  30. HEART RATE NOT GOOD FOR INDICATING PACING

    Davison, R. C., Smith, M. F., Coleman, D. A., Baler, J., & Bird, S. R. (2000). Variability of power output during 40-km outdoor time-trial cycling performances. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1446.

  31. HEART RATE DOES NOT REFLECT CYCLING POWER OUTPUT

    Palmer, G. S., Martin, D. T., McLean, B. D., Bannan, S., Lee, H., Craig, N. P., & Hawley, J. A. (2000). Heart rate does not accurately reflect power output during professional cycling competition. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 1448.

    HEART RATE - USES

  32. MAXIMAL TESTING VALUES DO NOT CHANGE IN A SEASON IN CYCLISTS

    Abraham, A., & Rombach, S. E. (1998). Training responses of selected physiological parameters in competitive male cyclists. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 609.

  33. EXERCISE OUTPUT NOT AFFECTED BY BODY MASS CHANGES DUE TO HYDRATION

    McDonough, P., Biggerstaff, K. D., Bearden, S. E., Bergen, J., Cheuvront, S B., & Haymes, E. B. (1998). Maximal cycle ergometry: The effect of changes in hydration status and body mass. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 30(5), Supplement abstract 1623.

  34. HEART RATE REFLECTS WORK INTENSITY IN RUGBY

    Deutsch, M. U., Kearney, G. A., & Rehrer, N. J. (1999). The validity of heart rate measurement during intermittent high intensity exercise. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 404.

  35. OVERTRAINING PRODUCES INDIVIDUAL HEART RATE AND VO2max RESPONSES

    Uusitalo, A. L., Uusitalo, A. J., & Rusko, H. K. (1999). Heart rate and blood pressure variability during heavy training and overtraining in the female athlete. International Journal of Sports Medicine, 20, 45-53.

  36. OVERREACHING IS LIKELY TO BE CAUSED BY PERIPHERAL FACTORS

    Hedelin, R., Kentta, G., Wiklund, U., Bjerle, P, & Henriksson-Larsen, K. (2000). Short-term overtraining: Effects on performance, circulatory responses, and heart rate variability. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32, 1480-1484.

  37. BADMINTON TRAINING IS HARDER THAN A GAME

    Smith, J. A., & Chang, C-C. (1999). Heart rate and blood lactate responses during training and competition in elite badminton players. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 31(5), Supplement abstract 1463.

    PAIN

  38. AEROBIC EXERCISE >10 MINUTES REDUCES PAIN PERCEPTION

    Shepanski, M. A., Hoffman, M. D., Ruble, S. B., Valic, Z., Buckwalter, J. B., & Clifford, P. S. (2000). Effect of exercise duration on exercise analgesia. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 196.

  39. MODERATE AEROBIC EXERCISE INTENSITY REDUCES PAIN PERCEPTION

    Ruble, S. B., Shepanski, M. A., Hoffman, M. D., Valic, Z., Buckwalter, J. B., & Clifford, P. S. (2000). Does exercise intensity influence pain perception. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 197.

  40. WOMEN RATE SOME FORMS OF PAIN HIGHER THAN MEN

    Vaughn, A. C., & Koltyn, K. F. (2000). The association between three different painful stimuli in men and women. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 32(5), Supplement abstract 411.

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