Might High-Intensity Interval Exercise Be Remembered as More Pleasurable? An Attempt to Test the Peak-End Rule in the Exercise Context.

Given humans' limited ability to recall past experiences for evaluation, scholars have proposed the peak-end rule stating that if perceived discomfort at the end of an aversive experience is lower than the peak discomfort experienced, the aversive experience will be remembered more positively. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the peak-end rule as applied to high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE). Participants were 30 inactive men (M age = 27.9, SD = 5.2 years). In the first session they performed a graded exercise test on cycle-ergometer to determine their maximal aerobic power (MAP) (M = 233, SD = 35W); and, in the second and third sessions, they performed two HIIE protocols in randomized order: (a) Short trial - 20-minutes of HIIE, composed of 30-second efforts at 100% of MAP interspersed by 30-seconds of passive recovery; and (b) Long trial - 20-minutes of the short trial, plus 10-minutes more of HIIE, decreasing 3% of MAP in each additional bout, resulting in 70% of MAP in the last bout. During exercise, we recorded the participants' rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and affect, using the Feeling Scale (FS). At 30-minutes post-exercise, we again recorded the participants' affect, using the Global Affect Evaluation (GAE) and their session-RPE, and we recorded their enjoyment, using the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES). In the last session, the participants chose a favorite protocol to repeat. All sessions were interspersed by at least 72 hours. The 10-minutes extra HIIE in the Long-trial condition resulted decreased heart rate values (M = 157, SD = 13bpm to M = 144, SD = 14bpm; p < 0.001), but psychological responses during and after exercise did not differ, nor did participants' preferred HIIE protocol. As the load drop for the Long-trial was not enough to change the psychological responses during exercise, there was no difference in the retrospective evaluation as the peak-end rule would have suggested.

Influence of Physical Fitness on Special Judo Fitness Test Performance: A Multiple Linear Regression Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Lopes-Silva, JP, Panissa, VLG, Julio, UF, and Franchini, E. Influence of physical fitness on Special Judo Fitness Test performance: a multiple linear regression analysis. J Strength Cond Res 35(6): 1732-1738, 2021-The purpose of this study was to identify the physical fitness variables that best predict Special Judo Fitness Test (SJFT) performance. Thirty-five male experienced judo athletes took part in this study. All athletes performed 5 tests: upper- and lower-body cycle ergometer graded exercise tests; upper- and lower-body Wingate tests; and SJFT. The peak oxygen consumption (V̇o2peak), maximum heart rate (HRmax), maximum aerobic power, and the variables corresponding to onset blood lactate accumulation (OBLA) were determined during the graded exercise tests. For the Wingate tests, peak power (PP) and mean power were used. Furthermore, the total number of throws, heart rate (HR) immediately and 1 minute after, and SJFT index were calculated. Four separated forward multiple linear regressions (forward model) were used to identify the physical fitness variables that best explained the SJFT variables. Upper-body V̇o2peak (ml·min-1·kg-1) explained 27% of variance in the total number of throws, whereas an additional 7% was explained by upper-body PP. Upper-body HRmax explained 46% of the variance in the HR immediately after the SJFT, whereas lower-body HR at OBLA accounted for an additional 8%. Lower-body HRmax explained 21% of the variance in the HR 1 minute after the SJFT, whereas peak lactate ([La-]peak) after the lower-body graded exercise test accounted for an additional 12%. Upper-body V̇o2peak (ml·min-1·kg-1) alone accounted for 15% of the variance in the SJFT index. Based on these results, the data suggest that physical fitness variables, derived from upper- and lower-body aerobic and anaerobic tests, have a small ability to predict the SJFT variables.

Timing of high-intensity intermittent exercise affects ad libitum energy intake in overweight inactive men.

The present study sought to clarify the impact of exercise intensity and timing on energy intake and appetite-related blood variables. Fourteen inactive overweight men were included in the study. Firstly, maximal aerobic power (MAP) was measured. Then, participants randomly performed 5 experimental sessions consisting of 30 min of steady-state exercise (SSE) at 50% of MAP, high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) with 30s repetitions at MAP and 30s of passive recovery or no exercise (CTRL). Sessions were performed 1h (SSE1h and HIIE1h) or 2.5h (SSE2.5h and HIIE2.5h) after the consumption of a standardized breakfast. An ad libitum buffet was offered 3.5h after the completion of the breakfast. Absolute energy intake (EI) and relative energy intake (REI) (relative energy intake = energy intake - energy expenditure from exercise) were measured. Appetite (hunger, fullness and desire for specific foods) scores and circulating concentration of insulin and IL-6 were determined at 1h, 1.75h, 2.5h and 3.25h after breakfast while lactate was measured post-exercise. EI was greater after the CTRL session compared to HIIE2.5h (5045.9 ±â€¯1873.5 kJ vs. 3716.1 ±â€¯1688.7 kJ). REI was greater for the CTRL session (5045.9 ±â€¯1873.5 kJ) than HIIE1h (3386.5 ±â€¯1660.1 kJ), HIIE2.5h (2508.5 ±â€¯1709.3 kJ) and SSE2.5h (3426.6 ±â€¯1788.0 kJ). Higher hunger scores were observed following the CRTL session with respect to those of HIIE2.5h. Insulin and IL-6 concentrations were greater after HIIE1h and SSE1h with respect to those obtained after HIIE2.5h, SSE2.5h and CTRL. Lactate concentrations were higher in HIIE1h and HIIE2.5h compared to those of SSE1h and SSE2.5h. These results show that HIIE performed 2.5h after a breakfast reduced appetite (hunger scores) and EI through mechanism that need to be characterized. This approach can be applied to individuals aiming to create an energetic deficit.

Effects of Different Fatigue Levels on Physiological Responses and Pacing in Judo Matches.

Franchini, E, Takito, MY, Alves, ED, Shiroma, SA, Julio, UF, and Humberstone, C. Effects of different fatigue levels on physiological responses and pacing in judo matches. J Strength Cond Res 33(3): 783-792, 2019-The objective of this study was to compare athletes' pacing during judo match simulation between different fatigue states. Twelve judo athletes (30.2 ± 3.2 years old, 85.6 ± 10.8 kg, 181.0 ± 5.7 cm, 19 ± 7 years of judo experience) completed three 4-minute matches against the same opponents, at 15-minute intervals in 3 different conditions: after warm-up (Control; C); after a regular training session (totaling 90 minutes); after a high-intensity interval exercise (2 blocks of 10 sets of 20-second all-out uchi-komi, with 10-second interval between sets and 5-minute interval between blocks). All matches were mediated according to the official rules, filmed, and analyzed concerning: rating of perceived recovery (RPR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), heart rate (before and after match), blood lactate concentrations [La] before, peak after match and delta (peak minus the prematch values), and time-motion measures (frequencies and durations of actions). Time-motion measures included athlete displacement without contact, gripping, attack, feint, groundwork combat, pauses, and high- to low-intensity effort ratio. The experimental conditions resulted in different physiological and perceived responses prematch (HR, [La], RPR) and postmatch simulations (HR and [La]peak), with no change in RPE and few changes in technical variables. There was a decrease in grip dispute time, and increase in time of displacement without contact. These technical changes were enough to preserve the pace during the matches, which seemed to be controlled by the athletes to maintain their number of attacks, feints, and RPE.

Postprandial lipoprotein profile in two modes of high-intensity intermittent exercise.

The aim of present study was to compare blood lipid postprandial profile response in two modes of high-intensity intermittent exercise. Twelve individuals (6 men and 6 women) were submitted to a maximal incremental test (to determine maximal aerobic power [MAP] and V. O2peak [peak oxygen uptake]), high-intensity intermittent all-out exercise (60×8-sec bouts interspersed by 12-sec passive recovery) and fixed high-intensity intermittent exercise (100% maximal aerobic speed, consisted of 1-min repetitions at MAP [70 rpm] separated by 1-min of passive recovery). Blood samples were collected pre, immediately, 45 and 90-min postexercise. Serum was analyzed for total cholesterol and its ratio, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), very low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) cholesterol, and triacylglycerol (TAG). For TAG there was a main effect of moment with higher values immediately postexercise compared to 45-min postexercise. For VLDL there was a main effect to moment with higher values immediately post exercise than pre and 45-min postexercise; higher values 90-min postexercise than 45-min postexercise. There was no effect for HDL-c, LDL-c, and cholesterol. For area under the curve there was no difference for any variable. Our results indicated that both kinds of acute exercise session lead to no improvement in the acute response of serum lipid profile of healthy young.

Effect of exercise intensity and mode on acute appetite control in men and women.

The aim of this study was to compare the effects of exercise intensity on appetite control: relative energy intake (energy intake minus the energy expenditure of exercise; REI), hunger scores, and appetite-regulating hormones in men and women. Eleven men and 9 women were submitted to 4 experimental sessions: high-intensity intermittent all-out exercise (HIIE-A) for 60 × 8 s interspersed by 12 s of passive recovery; high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) at 100% of maximal load attained in incremental test; steady-state exercise at 60% of maximal load, matched by work done; and a control session. Exercise was performed 1.5 h after a standardized breakfast, and an ad libitum lunch was offered 4 h after breakfast. Blood concentration of insulin, cortisol, acylated ghrelin, peptideYY3-36, glucose, and hunger scores were measured when fasting, and at 1.5, 2, 3.25, and 4 h of experiment. REI was lower in all exercises than in the control, without differences between exercises and sex showing no compensation in energy intake because of any exercise; the hunger scores were lower only in the exercises performed at higher intensity (HIIE and HIIE-A) compared with the control. The area under the curve of acylated ghrelin was lower in the HIIE-A when compared with the control. PeptideYY3-36 was higher in men than women and cortisol higher in women than men independently of the condition. Although high-intensity exercises promoted a little more pronounced effects in the direction of suppressing the appetite, no differences were observed in REI, demonstrating that these modifications were not sufficient to affect energy intake.

The Judo World Ranking List and the Performances in the 2012 London Olympics.

BACKGROUND: In 2009, the International Judo Federation (IJF) created a World Ranking List (WRL) to classify athletes according to their performance in international-level competitions and to qualify athletes for the Olympic Games. OBJECTIVES: Considering that this ranking system provides useful information concerning athletes' performance in competitions during a 2-year period and during Olympic Games, the objective of this paper was to verify how long- and short-term performances in WRL competitions predict the performance in the 2012 London Olympic Games. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Data from 233 male and 154 female athletes who took part in the London Olympic Games were analyzed considering: measures of long- and short-term performance, as well as measures of athlete approach to the Olympic Games and the points obtained in the 2012 London Olympic Games. Athletes were divided into male and female groups. Stepwise linear regression was conducted to predict points acquired in the Olympic Games. Significance level was set at 5% for all analyses. RESULTS: The equation found for females was: 46.055 + 0.142 (points valid in the two years period) - 14.422 (number of competitions in 2012) (adjusted R(2) = 0.240, standard error = 130 points, P < 0.05). For males, the equation found was: -38.079 + 0.102 (points valid in the two years period) + 1.088 (percentage of matches won in 2012) (adjusted R(2) = 0.257, standard error = 109 points, P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Thus, only 24% to 26% of female and male judo performance in the 2012 London Olympics could be predicted, respectively, by variables derived from the IJF WRL.

A comparison of time-motion and technical-tactical variables between age groups of female judo matches.

The aim of the study was to verify differences between age groups of female judo matches in time-motion and technical-tactical analysis. The sample was composed of pre-cadet (13-14 years, n = 148), cadet (15-16 years, n = 228), junior (17-19 years, n = 104) and senior (>20 years, n = 237) groups. The time-motion indicators consisted of total combat time, standing combat time, displacement without contact, gripping time, total time of techniques, groundwork combat time and pause time, per match and by each combat/pause cycle. Technical and tactical variables were also collected. The one-way analysis of variance and a post hoc test were conducted, P ≤ 0.05. Cadets, with a median of 7 (2, 12), had a number of combat/pause cycles different from junior, with 3 (1, 8.5). Regarding time-motion per match and per cycle, senior had longer total combat time, standing combat time and gripping time than other groups. Senior presented lower frequency of leg techniques than pre-cadet, cadet and junior. Time-motion and technical-tactical variables effects in female judo athletes emphasise the difference between seniors and other groups.

A comparison of time-motion performance between age groups in judo matches.

The aim of this study was to compare time-motion indicators during judo matches performed by athletes from different age groups. The following age groups were analysed: Pre-Juvenile (13-14 years, n = 522), Juvenile (15-16 years, n = 353); Junior (19 years, n = 349) and Senior (>20 years, n = 587). The time-motion indicators included: Total Combat Time, Standing Combat Time, Displacement Without Contact, Gripping Time, Groundwork Combat Time and Pause Time. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) one-way and the Tukey test, as well as the Kruskal-Wallis test and Mann-Whitney (for non-parametric data), were conducted, using P < 0.05 as significance level. The results showed that all analysed groups obtained a median of 7 (first quantile - 3, third quantile - 12) sequences of combat/pause cycles. In total time of combat, the result was: for Total Combat Time, Standing Combat Time and Gripping Time: Pre-Juvenile and Senior were significantly longer than Juvenile and Junior. Considering Displacement Without Contact, Junior was significantly longer than all other age groups. For Groundwork Combat Time, Senior was significantly longer than all other age groups and Pre-Juvenile was longer than Junior. These results can be used to improve the physiological performance in intermittent practices, as well as technical-tactical training during judo sessions.

Predição da carga máxima a partir do número máximo de repetições com cargas submáximas para mulheres / Prediction of the one-repetition maximum based on the maximum number of repetitions with submaximal loads in women

O objetivo do presente estudo foi determinar equações que pudessem estimar a carga correspondente à carga máxima (1RM) a partir do número máximo de repetições com cargas submáximas no supino horizontal, puxador costas, e mesa flexora em mulheres familiarizadas com treinamento de força (n = 20; 22 ± 3 anos; 61 ± 7 kg; 165 ± 4 cm). O primeiro teste foi o teste de 1RM. Posteriormente, as participantes realizaram o número máximo de repetições nas intensidades de 70, 80 e 90 por cento de 1RM em todos os exercícios, em diferentes dias. Para determinar cada equação, foi realizada a análise de regressão linear múltipla. Dois critérios foram considerados para aceitar cada equação: o coeficiente de determinação ajustado (R² aj. > 0,80) e o erro percentual (EP < 10 por cento). Para todos os exercícios, as equações atingiram os critérios: supino horizontal: R² aj. = 0,89; EP = 5 por cento; puxador costas: R² aj. = 0,84; EP = 5 por cento; mesa flexora: R² aj. = 0,82; EP = 7 por cento. Para a utilização das equações elaboradas, é necessário escolher uma carga aleatória e o número de repetições realizados nesta mesma carga para encontrar o valor de 1RM. Recomenda-se que o número de repetições esteja dentro da variação observada neste estudo: supino horizontal (1 - 21), puxador costas (2 - 20) e mesa flexora (1 - 14).

The objective of the present study was to determine equations that could be used to estimate the load corresponding to the one-repetition maximum (1RM) based on the maximum number of repetitions (MNR) using submaximal loads in bench press, lat machine pull-down and leg curl exercises in strength-trained women (n = 20; 22 ± 3 years; 61 ± 7 kg; 165 ± 4 cm). The first test was the 1RM test. Next, the subjects performed the MNR test at intensities of 70, 80 and 90 percent of 1RM for all exercises on different days. A multiple linear regression model was used for the determination of each equation. Two criteria were applied to accept the equation: adjusted R² value (adj.R² > 0.80) and percent error (PE < 10 percent). For all exercises, the equations met the two criteria: bench press: adjR² = 0.89; PE = 5 percent; lat machine pull-down: adjR² = 0.84; PE = 5 percent; leg curl: adjR² = 0.82; PE = 7 percent. The application of the equations developed will require the selection of a random load and the number of repetitions performed at the same load to identify 1RM. It is recommended that the number of repetitions be within the range observed in this study: bench press (1-21), lat machine pull-down (2-20), and leg curl (1-14).

Exercício concorrente: análise do efeito agudo da ordem de execução sobre o gasto energético total / Concurrent exercise: analysis of the acute effect of the performance order on the total energy expenditure

O objetivo do presente estudo foi analisar o efeito da ordem de execução dos exercícios de força e aeróbio sobre o gasto energético total na sessão. Para isso, dez homens tiveram seu consumo de oxigênio medido continuamente durante as seguintes sessões: aeróbio-força (AF) e força-aeróbio (FA). O exercício aeróbio consistiu de 30 minutos de corrida na esteira a 90% da velocidade do limiar anaeróbio. A sessão de força foi composta de quatro exercícios, na qual os participantes realizavam três séries de 12 repetições a 70% de 1RM. A concentração de lactato sanguíneo [La] foi mensurada após cada exercício de força e nos minutos 10, 20 e 30 do exercício aeróbio. A [La] durante a execução do exercício aeróbio permaneceu maior (p < 0,05) na situação FA quando comparado com a AF aos 10 (FA = 5,1 ± 1,3mmol.l-1; AF = 3,2 ± 1,0mmol.l-1), 20 (FA = 4,2 ± 1,0mmol.l-1; AF = 3,0 ± 0,9mmol.l-1) e 30 minutos (FA = 3,9 ± 1,3mmol.l-1; AF = 3,4 ± 1,1mmol.l-1). O gasto energético total não diferiu entre as ordens de exercício (FA = 2.793 ± 811kJ; AF = 2.893 ± 903 kJ; p > 0,05), indicando que a ordem de execução não afetou significativamente o gasto energético.

The aim of present study was to analyze the effect of aerobic and strength exercises order on the total energy expenditure in an exercise session. Ten male subjects had their VO2 continuously measured during two sessions: aerobic-resistance (AR) and resistance-aerobic (RA) to estimate caloric expenditure. The aerobic session was a 30-min treadmill run at 90% of anaerobic threshold velocity. The strength exercise session had four exercises, where participants performed three sets of 12 repetitions at 70% of 1RM. Blood lactate concentration (LA) was measured after each strength exercise and at 10, 20 and 30 min during the aerobic exercise. LA during aerobic exercise was higher (p < 0.05) in RA order when compared to AR at 10 (RA = 5.1 ± 1.3 mmol.l-1; AR = 3.2 ± 1.0 mmol.l-1), 20 (RA = 4.2 ± 1.0 mmol.l-1; AR = 3.0 ± 0.9 mmol.l-1) and 30-min (RA = 3.9 ± 1.3 mmol. l-1; AR = 3.4 ± 1.1 mmol.l-1). Total caloric expenditure did not differ between exercise orders (RA = 2793 ± 811 kJ; AR = 2893 ± 903 kJ; p > 0.05), indicating that performance order did not affect energy expenditure.

Consumo de oxigênio pós-exercícios de força e aeróbio: efeito da ordem de execução / Strength and aerobic post-exercises oxygen consumption: effect of the order of performance

O treinamento concorrente é uma estratégia que vem sendo utilizada na intenção de maximizar o gasto energético tanto durante quanto após o exercício por meio do EPOC (excesso do consumo de oxigênio pós-exercício). No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre a influência da ordem de execução sobre o EPOC. O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar a influência do tipo (aeróbio, força e concorrente) e da ordem (aeróbio + força ou força + aeróbio) do exercício sobre o EPOC. A amostra foi constituída por oito homens (idade: 24 ± 2 anos; massa corporal: 75,4 ± 3,7kg; e estatura: 179 ± 3,0cm), voluntários, com experiência em treinamento de força e aeróbio. Os sujeitos foram submetidos a um teste para a determinação do VO2pico (57,0 ± 2,9ml/kg/min) e teste de 1-RM para os exercícios de supino reto (68 ± 2kg), puxador costas (64 ± 3kg), cadeira extensora (51 ± 3kg) e mesa flexora (38 ± 3kg). O treino aeróbio foi realizado durante 30 minutos a 90 por cento da velocidade correspondente ao limiar anaeróbio (10,3 ± 2,2km). O treino de força foi realizado a 70 por cento de 1RM, dividido em três séries de 12 movimentos. O consumo de oxigênio (VO2) foi medido em repouso (R) e após as seguintes sessões: aeróbio (A), força (F), aeróbio-força (A + F) e força-aeróbio (F + A), utilizando calorimetria indireta durante 30 minutos, os quais foram divididos em três intervalos de tempo: T1 (0 a 10 minutos), T2 (11 a 20 minutos) e T3 (21 a 30 minutos). A comparação do VO2 entre as diferentes situações (R, A, F, A + F e F + A) para cada um dos períodos de tempo (0-10, 11-20; 21-30 min) foi realizada a partir de uma ANOVA a um fator com medidas repetidas, seguida por teste de Tukey. Em T1, o VO2 das diferentes sessões foi maior que o de R. Durante T2, o VO2 das situações F, A + F e F + A foi superior ao de R. Em T3, somente A + F resultou em EPOC. Os resultados indicam que a ordem de execução influenciou o tempo de EPOC. Contudo, o gasto calórico decorrente do EPOC é bastante reduzido (≅ 15kcal).

Concurrent training is a strategy which has been used with the purpose to maximize energy expenditure both during and after exercise by exacerbation of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC). However, little is known about the influence of the order of performance of exercises on EPOC. The aim of the present study was to verify the influence of type (aerobic, strength and concurrent) and order (aerobic + strength or strength + aerobic) of exercise on excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption. Eight male volunteers (age: 24 ± 2 years; weight mass: 75.4 ± 3.7 kg; and height: 179 ± 3.0 cm), with experience in aerobic and strength training were studied. The subjects were submitted to a test for the determination of the VO2peak (57.0 ± 2.9 ml/kg/min) and test of 1-RM for the exercises of bench press (68 ± 2 kg), lat pull down (64 ± 3 kg), leg extension (51 ± 3 kg) and leg curl (38 ± 3 kg). Aerobic training was conducted for 30 minutes at 90 percent of the anaerobic threshold velocity (10.3 ± 2.2 km). The protocol strength training corresponded to 70 percent of 1RM, divided in three sets of 12 repetitions. Oxygen consumption (VO2) was measured at rest (R) and after the following sessions: aerobic (A), strength (S), aerobic-strength (A + S) and strength-aerobic (S + A), using indirect calorimetry for 30 minutes, which were divided in three time intervals: T1 (0-10 minutes), T2 (11-20 minutes) and T3 (the 21-30 minutes). The comparison of the VO2 among the different situations (R, A, S, A + S and S + A) for each period of time (0-10, 11-20; 21-30 min) was determined by one-way ANOVA with repeated measurements, followed by Tukey test. In T1, the VO2 of the different sessions was increased in relation to R. During T2, the VO2 of situations S, A + S and S + A was increased in relation to R. In T3, only A + S resulted in EPOC. The results indicate that exercise order influences EPOC time. However, in 30 minutes the caloric expenditure caused by EPOC was fairly...