Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T14:44:18Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 LuizFFJ_DISSERT.pdf: 561001 bytes, checksum: d3e0298e76c38d08d3b0c195db8c91b5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2014-04-25 / Coordena??o de Aperfei?oamento de Pessoal de N?vel Superior / The complex human behavior related to exercise involves cognitive, physical and emotional processing. The recent theories about exercise s intensity regulation have highlighted the role played by psychophysics aspects in controlling exercise s intensity. In this regard, recent evidences have shown that there is variability in human capacity in perceiving interoceptives clues. Thus, subjects more sensitive show higher physiological arousal to physical and/or emotional stress, and sensations with higher intensity. In fact, studies have evidenced that interoceptive feedback modifies behavior in exercise with free load. However, exercise recommendations are based in a constant load standard. Therefore, we aimed to analyze the influence of interoceptive sensibility on psychophysics responses during dynamic exercise performed with constant load. Twenty-four adult males were allocated into two groups accordingly with their interoceptive sensibility: high sensibility (n=11) and low sensibility (13). They underwent to an incremental test (IT) and then randomly to two sections of moderate and severe exercise intensity for 20 minutes. Heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE), affective feelings (AF), alert state (AS), and percentage of associative thoughts were collect during exercise. A two-way ANOVA with repeated measures was used to assess differences between psychophysics responses. There were differences between group in RPE, AF, and AS in moderate intensity. There was no difference in any measure in severe intensity. We conclude that subjects with high interoceptive sensibility feel dynamic moderate exercise more intense than the subjecs with low interoceptive sensibility / INTRODU??O: O complexo comportamento humano de realizar exerc?cio f?sico envolve processamento cognitivo, f?sico e emocional. As recentes teorias sobre fadiga e reposta afetivas ao exerc?cio f?sico atribuem importante papel na regula??o da intensidade do esfor?o aos fatores interoceptivos. Al?m disso, Evid?ncias recentes tem apontado haver variabilidade na capacidade humana em perceber esses est?mulos interoceptivos. Dessa forma, pessoas mais sens?veis apresentam excita??o fisiol?gica mais acentuada ao estresse f?sico e/ou emocional, e maior intensifica??o dessas sensa??es. Adicionalmente, estudos tem relatado que feedback interoceptivo diminui a intensidade do esfor?o exercida, e que pessoas com maior sensibilidade interoceptiva controlam melhor a intensidade de esfor?o em tarefas com ritmo livre. Contudo, os modelos de prescri??o de exerc?cio f?sico din?mico apresentam padr?o de intensidade de esfor?o fechado, e n?o ? conhecida as repostas psicofisiol?gicas entre os grupos de variabilidade interoceptiva durante a realiza??o de exerc?cio f?sico. OBJETIVO: O presente estudo verificou a influ?ncia da sensibilidade interoceptiva sobre as repostas psicofisiol?gicas em exerc?cio din?mico com carga constante. M?TODOS: A amostra foi composta por 24 homens jovens adultos, insufientemente ativos, que foram designados a dois grupos de acordo com seus n?veis de sensibilidade interoceptiva: Alta sensibilidade (n=11) e Baixa sensibilidade (n=13). Todos foram submetidos a um teste incremental (TI) em cicloerg?metro para identifica??o do limiar de variabilidade da frequ?ncia card?aca (LiVFC) e da pot?ncia pico (PP). Posteriormente, os sujeitos foram submetidos (em ordem aleat?ria e cruzada) a dois protocolos experimentais de exerc?cio f?sico em cicloerg?metro durante 20 minutos com intensidade correspondente a 20% abaixo e 20% acima LiVFC. Durante os protocolos experimentais as respostas de Frequ?ncia Card?aca (FC), Percep??o Subjetiva de Esfor?o (PSE), Val?ncia Afetiva (VA), Estado de Alerta e N?vel de pensamento Dissociativo-Associativo ao exerc?cio f?sico foram registradas. O teste de Shapiro-Wilk e as an?lises da m?dia, assimetria e curtose verificaram a normalidade de distribui??o dos dados. O Teste de Mauchly verificou a esfericidade dos dados de medidas repetidas. O Teste t para amostra independente e o Teste de Mann Whitney verificaram as igualdade dos dados descritivos entre os grupos. A ANOVA two away (grupo x momentos) para medidas repetidas verificou as poss?veis diferen?as entre as respostas psicofisiol?gicas. RESULTADOS: Houve diferen?a estatisticamente significante entre os grupos na PSE (F(3,36)=18,50, p=0,000), VA (F(3,36)=4,14, p=0,01) e no Estado de Alerta (F(3,36)=4,03, p=0,01) no exerc?cio realizado em intensidade correspondente a 80% LiVFC. Na intensidade correspondente a 120% LiVFC n?o houve diferen?a entre os grupos, somente entre os momentos em cada grupo. CONCLUS?O: A sensibilidade interoceptiva modifica as respostas psicofisiol?gicas durante a realiza??o de exerc?cio f?sico din?mica com intensidade moderada (abaixo do LiVFC)

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se existe máxima fase estável de lactato (MFEL) nos exercícios LP e SR e analisar o comportamento de variáveis ventilatórias ventilação (Ve) e consumo de oxigênio (VO2), bem como lactacidemia, freqüência cardíaca (FC) e percepção subjetiva de esforço (PSE) na intensidade da MFEL e comparar as respostas entre os exercícios. Foram avaliados 12 homens jovens (20-33 anos) saudáveis e com experiência mínima de 6 meses em treinamento resistido, que passaram por teste de 1 repetição máxima (1RM), teste crescente para determinação do limiar anaeróbio (AT) e mais três sessões para a determinação da MFEL. Todas as sessões foram realizadas no mesmo horário do dia, separadas por 48 a 72 horas de intervalo. O valor de 1RM no LP foi de 298,0 ± 36,6 kg enquanto que no SR foi 93,7 ± 21,8 kg. A intensidade máxima atingida no teste crescente no LP foi 70,00 ± 12,25% de 1RM e no SR 50,00 ± 8,16% de 1RM, sendo esta diferença estatisticamente significativa (p0,05). A lactacidemia final também foi significativamente maior (p0,05) no LP comparada ao SR (8,36 ± 2,34 vs. 5,43 ± 1,12 mmol/L, respectivamente). O AT, expresso em percentual de 1RM, no LP foi de 27,9 ± 3,7% e no SR de 24,1 ± 4,4% de 1RM, porém esta diferença não foi estatisticamente significante. A lactacidemia no momento do teste crescente em que o AT era atingido também não apresentou diferença significativa, sendo 2,29 ± 0,58 mmol/L no LP e 2,52 ± 0,65 no SR. A intensidade da MFEL, no LP foi de 29,17 ± 7,02% de 1RM, enquanto que no SR a intensidade da MFEL foi de 21,67 ± 4,44% de 1RM, sendo esta diferença estatisticamente significativa (p0,05). No LP não houve diferença significativa entre as intensidades do AT e da MFEL (27,9 ± 3,7% e 29,2 ± 7,0% de 1RM, respectivamente). No SR intensidade do AT foi significativamente maior (p0,05) que a intensidade da MFEL (24,1 ± 3,4% e 21,7 ± 4,4% de 1RM, respectivamente). Durante a realização de exercício na MFEL, a ocorreu aumento de Ve, VO2, FC e PSE seguidos de estabilização, sem diferenças entre os exercícios. Estes resultados demonstram que é possível verificar MFEL nos exercícios LP e SR, e que no LP a intensidade é maior. As diferenças encontradas no teste crescente e na intensidade da MFEL são provavelmente causadas pelas características dos exercícios. / The purpose of the study was to verify if there is a maximal lactate steady state (MLSS) for the Leg Press (LP) and Bench Press (BP) exercises and to analyse ventilatory responses ventilation (Ve) and oxygen uptake (VO2), heart rate (HR), blood lactate concentration (BLC) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) to those exercises performed on MLSS intensity and to compare those responses for the exercises. 12 young healthy men with a minimal experience of 6 months of resistance training volunteered for the study. Volunteers underwent a 1 repetition maximum test (1RM), na incremental test to determine anaerobic threshold (AT) and three more sessions to determine MLSS. Session were performed on the same time of Day and separeted by a 48-72h interval. 1RM values for LP and BP were 298,0 ± 36,6kg and 93,7 ± 21,8 kg, respectively. The maximal intensity in the incremental test was 70 ± 12,25% of 1RM for LP and 50,00 ± 8,16% of 1RM for BP, which was a significant difference (p0,05). Post-test blood lactate concentration (BLS) was also significantly higher for LP (8,36 ± 2,34 vs. 5,43 ± 1,12 mmol/L, respectively) (p0,05). AT intensity and was not significantly different for LP and BP (27,9 ± 3,7% vs. 24,1 ± 3,6, respectively). BLC on AT was not significantly different for LP (2,29 ± 0,58 mmol/L) and BP (2,52 ± 0,65). MLSS intensity on LP (29,17 ± 7,02% of 1RM) was significantly higher (p0,05) compared to MFEL on BP (21,67 ± 4,44% of 1RM). When compared to AT, MLSS intensity for LP was not significantly different, but for BP it was significantly lower. During exercise on MLSS, oxygen uptake and ventilation, HR and RPE rose significantly compares to rest and then stabilized. There were no differences between exercises. These results show that it is possible to identify a MLSS on the LP and BP exercises, and that for LP this intensity is higher. The differences found between exercises can be atributted to the intrinsic caractheristics of each exercise.

Title: Comparison of the physiological response rate of the organism using different one-rope ascent techniques Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the rate of the physiological response of the organism using 3 different one-rope ascent techniques during constant speed. Methods: It was an empirically based study of experimental character (quasi-experiment). The measured research group (n = 12) consisted of the military students (21 ± 1.1 years; 183 ± 4.9 cm; 80.6 ± 7.8 kg) of full-time study at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Charles University (VO FTVS UK). The physiological response rate was measured with the Cortex Metamax 3b and Polar sporttester during one-rope ascending techniques ("using Prusik knot" = P", "using jümar = B", "using Garda knot = G") at a constant speed of 3 m·min-1 for 7 minutes. The rating of the perceived exertion was also recorded on the Borg RPE scale. The data were comparatively analyzed in the SPSS statistic program, furthermore the analysis of variance (ANOVA) was also employed. Results: The study demonstrated statistical differences (p ≤ 0.05) between techniques: while B is the easiest, the greatest differences were observed between technique B, P and G. The G technigue appeared to be the most difficult. The average HR was: 162 ± 9 bpm...

Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse potential determinants of cycle commuting speed, with the following research questions: 1. How does cycle commuting speed relate to amount of gears, access to shower facilities, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE), when sex, age, weight, body mass index (BMI), duration, last digit in self-reported duration, and cycling area are controlled for? 2. How are the earlier found relationships between speed and duration, and speed and sex, affected when amount of gears, access to shower facilities, and RPE are added to the control variables age, weight, BMI, last digit in self-reported duration, and cycling area?   Method: In this cross-sectional study, 1526 adult cycle commuters (67% females) in Stockholm County, Sweden, were recruited through advertisements. In a self-administered questionnaire, the respondents reported their sex, age, height, weight, duration of their typical cycle commuting journey, amount of gears, access to shower facilities at the destination, and rating of perceived exertion (measured by the Borg RPE Scale) while cycling. They also drew their cycling route on an individually adjusted map. Multiple linear regression was used to facilitate the analyses.   Results: In a regression model with the independent variables sex, age, weight, body mass index, duration, last digit in self-reported duration (1–4 or 6–9 compared to 0 or 5), cycling area (inner urban compared to suburban and suburban – inner urban), gears, shower facilities, and RPE, the dependent variable cycle commuting speed was positively related to using a bicycle with five or more (as compared to four or fewer) gears, having convenient (as opposed to inconvenient or non-existent) access to shower facilities, and perceiving a higher degree of exertion while cycling. Gears, showers, and RPE were also found to substantially affect the earlier found relationships between speed and duration, and speed and sex. The respondents showed a clear tendency of giving odd-numbered, compared to even-numbered, ratings of perceived exertion.   Conclusions: This study highlights the importance of gears, showers, and RPE in activities such as estimating, planning or taking measures in relation to cycle commuting. It also shows that adding new factors to control for might change earlier established relationships within this field. When the Borg RPE Scale is used, correct instructions strengthens the validity. / Syfte och frågeställningar: Syftet med denna studie är att analysera potentiella påverkansfaktorer gällande cykelpendlingshastighet, med följande frågeställningar: 1. Hur relaterar hastighet till antal växlar, tillgång till duschfaciliteter och skattning av egenupplevd fysisk ansträngningsgrad (RPE), när kön, ålder, vikt, BMI, duration, slutsiffra i självrapporterad duration samt cykelområde kontrolleras? 2. Hur påverkas de tidigare funna förhållandena mellan hastighet och duration, samt hastighet och kön, när antal växlar, tillgång till duschfaciliteter och RPE adderas till kontrollvariablerna ålder, vikt, BMI, slutsiffra i självrapporterad duration, och cykelområde?   Metod: I denna tvärsnittsstudie rekryterades 1526 vuxna cykelpendlare (67% kvinnor) i Stockholms län genom annonser. I ett själv-administrerat formulär rapporterade de kön, ålder, längd, vikt, duration vid deras typiska cykelpendlingsresa, antal växlar, tillgång till duschfaciliteter vid destinationen, och skattning av egenupplevd fysisk ansträngningsgrad (enligt Borgskalan) under cyklingen. De ritade även in sin cykelväg på en individuellt anpassad karta. Multipel linjär regression användes för att möjliggöra analyserna.   Resultat: I en regressionsmodell med de oberoende variablerna kön, ålder, vikt, BMI, duration, slutsiffra i självrapporterad duration (1­–4 eller 6–9 jämfört med 0 eller 5), cykelområde (innerstad i jämförelse med ytterstad samt ytterstad – innerstad), växlar, duschmöjligheter och RPE, var den beroende variabeln cykelhastighet positivt relaterad till användandet av en cykel med fem växlar eller fler (i jämförelse med fyra eller färre), att ha bekväm tillgång till dusch (i motsats till obekväm eller ingen tillgång alls) samt att uppleva en högre grad av fysisk ansträngning under cykling. Växlar, duschmöjligheter och RPE visade sig även substantiellt påverka de tidigare funna förhållandena mellan hastighet och duration, samt hastighet och kön. Respondenterna visade en tydlig tendens att ge ojämna, i jämförelse med jämna, RPE-skattningar.   Slutsats: Denna studie belyser vikten av växlar, duschmöjligheter och egenupplevd ansträngningsgrad vid exempelvis bedömning, planering eller vidtagande av åtgärder i relation till cykelpendling. Den visar även att nya kontrollfaktorer kan förändra tidigare etablerade förhållanden inom detta fält. Korrekta instruktioner stärker validiteten vid användandet av Borgskalan.

Objectif : La perception de l’effort (PE) est utilisée dans la prescription et la supervision d’exercice lors de tâches locomotrices et de résistance. Néanmoins, son utilisation pour prescrire et superviser l’exercice lors de tâches motrices des membres supérieurs reste incertaine. Cette étude vise à tester ces possibilités. Méthodes : Quarante participants se sont portés volontaires. Dans l’expérience 1, quatre intensités de PE ont été utilisées pour prescrire l’exercice dans une version modifiée du Test du Box and Block (TBB) et d’une tâche de pointage. La possibilité de superviser l’exercice a été étudiée en imposant trois niveaux de difficultés via un tempo ou un poids et en mesurant les changements de PE associés. L’expérience 2 réplique la possibilité de prescrire l’exercice avec l’intensité de la PE et étudie les effets de l’ajout d’un poids sur l’avant-bras dominant sur la performance et la PE au cours de la version standardisée du TBB. L’activité musculaire, les fréquences cardiaque et respiratoire ont été mesurées. Résultats : Dans l’expérience 1, l’augmentation de l’intensité de la PE pour prescrire l’exercice a induit une augmentation de la performance et l’augmentation de la difficulté des tâches a augmenté la PE du participant. Dans l’expérience 2, la possibilité d’utiliser la PE pour prescrire l’intensité de l’exercice a été répliquée. La réalisation du TBB avec un poids additionnel révèle un maintien de la performance au prix d’une PE plus élevée. Dans les deux expériences, l’activité musculaire constitue le meilleur corrélat physiologique de la PE. Conclusion : Nos résultats suggèrent que la PE est un outil efficace pour prescrire et superviser l’exercice au cours de tâches motrices des membres supérieurs. / Purpose: While the perception of effort (PE) is widely used to prescribe and monitor exercise during locomotor and resistance tasks, its use to prescribe and monitor exercise during upper-limb motor tasks remains unclear. This study aimed to test these possibilities. Methods: Forty participants volunteered in two experiments. In experiment 1, by using a modified version of the box and block test (BBT) and a pointing task, four PE intensities were used to prescribe the exercise. The possibility of monitoring the exercise was investigated during these tests by monitoring changes in the rating of PE in response to three task difficulties manipulated with different movement tempo and weights added on the exercising forearm. Experiment 2 replicated the possibility of prescribing the exercise with the PE intensity during the BBT and explored the impact of adding weight on the exercising forearm on performance and PE during the standardized version of the BBT. Muscle activation, heart rate and respiratory frequencies were recorded. Results: In experiment 1, increasing the PE intensity to prescribe the exercise induced an increased performance between each intensity. Increasing task difficulty with higher movement tempo and adding weight on the forearm increased the rating of PE. Experiment 2 replicated the possibility to use PE intensity for exercise prescription during the BBT. When completing the BBT with an additional weight on the forearm, performance was maintained at a cost of a higher PE. In both experiments, muscle activation was the best physiological marker of PE. Conclusion: Our results suggest that PE is an efficient tool to prescribe and monitor exercise during upper-limb motor tasks.