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Set to fail: affective dynamics in a resistance training program designed to reach muscle concentric failure
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Grounded in hedonic assumptions, evidence suggests that people tend to engage
in activities they consider pleasurable and enjoyable, while trying to avoid pain
and displeasure. This suggests that the dynamic between positive and negative
affect can influence current behavior and the intentions to continue perform ing. Regarding resistance training (RT), research focusing on how to promote a
better affective response is still scarce and much needed. Given existing limita tions and theoretical suggestions, a RT program was developed and applied to
recreational exercisers in a quasi-experimental design aiming to (1) explore the
affective response dynamic through an assessment after the last set of each exer cise; and (2) analyze possible differences of preference and tolerance profiles in
affective variables (core affect and enjoyment). For that purpose, 43 participants
(21 male and 22 female; Mage = 34.69±6.71 years; Mexperience = 8.32±4.54 years;
MBMI = 24.26±2.64kg/m2
) accepted to participate in this study. Descriptive sta tistics, correlational, and group comparisons analyses were performed to provide
evidence for proposed objectives. The present study showed that measures of af fective valence/arousal applied immediately after a set represents a feasible and
ecologically valid approach to tap core affect. Results presented evidence that rec reationally trained exercisers in a common RT program would need a minimum
of one measurement to assess the affective response. However, additional assess ments could refine the understanding of exercise pleasurable experience. Results
also suggest that exercisers with distinct profiles of preference/tolerance depicted
differentiated patterns for the affective response, possibly justifying a distinct ap proach when promoting affective regulation.
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activation affect pleasure preference resistance exercise tolerance
Citation
Bastos,V.; Andrade,A.J.; Rodrigues,F.; Monteiro, D.; Cid,L. & Teixeira,D.S. (2022). Set to fail: affective dynamics in a resistance training program designed to reach muscle concentric failure. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 32,12. 10.1111/sms.14222
Publisher
Wiley