In a 1994 survey, on incidence rates of musculoskeletal injuries among private industries within the U.S, nurses ranked first nationally. Patient handling tasks are considered to be a precipitating factor in the development of many musculoskeletal injuries. For many decades personnel training has been an intervention widely used for the nursing back problem. Inconsistency regarding the effectiveness of many personnel training programs, lack of controlled research among existing studies, and a primary focus only on long term reduction of injury rates makes the interpretation of the success of personnel training programs a difficult one. This study is based on the assumption that, if a training program is to be effective as a means of reducing musculoskeletal injuries, it must first modify worker behaviors and biomechanical stresses to a measurable degree. This research investigated the effects of training (Video and Lecture/Practice) on modifying working behaviors and biomechanical stress. Two tasks were examined (wheelchair to bed and lift up in bed) with two types of assistance (one-person or two-person) and two levels of patient's dependence (semi-dependent or dependent). Changes in behaviors were examined immediately following training (1-2 days delay) and after a short period of time (4-6 weeks) and evaluated using the criteria of subjective ratings of exertion, and postural and biomechanical measures. Results indicated that training led to several significant changes in the knee, hip, elbow and torso angles, whole body, shoulders and low back RPE, shear forces and shoulder moments. No differences were observed in these measures after a short period of time, suggesting retention of the information presented during the training programs. Results as a whole suggest that training can positively affect the working postures and biomechanical stress during common patient handling tasks. All the postural changes and biomechanical measures were advantageous in terms of reducing musculoskeletal stress. It was also found that after a short period of time (4-6 weeks) still retained the information presented during the training programs. Training using a combination of lecture and practice in some cases achieved better results than Video-based training. / Master of Science

The aim of this research programme was to investigate the effects of different music applications: The differentiated exposure of music and the synchronous application of music. In Study 1, participants completed a series of 10-km cycling time trials under four single-blinded conditions: No-music control, music 0-10 km (M1), music 0-5 km (M2), and music 5-10 km (M3). The largest performance gains were noticed under M1, followed by M3, when compared to control, while the most positive psychological response was observed only in M3. Study 2 further examined the notion of differentiated music exposure by incorporating both quantitative and qualitative modes of inquiry. In addition, participants were given foreknowledge of the experimental conditions. Although no performance gains were found across conditions, M3 significantly reduced perceived exertion and prevented affective decline. Qualitative findings suggest that prolonged exposure to music may have negative psychological and psychophysical consequences. The last study contrasted the effects of synchronous and asynchronous application of music in a 6-min submaximal cycling task. Synchronous music was more effective than asynchronous music in terms of reducing perceptions of exertion and increasing subjective arousal. Although no changes in oxygen uptake were found across conditions, auditory-motor synchronisation appeared to reduce heart rate. The contribution of this thesis is twofold. Firstly, the provision of music in the latter stages of a task appears to have significant psychological and psychophysical benefits when compared against constant music exposure. Secondly, more positive effects, in terms of perceived exertion and subjective arousal, are observed when music is applied synchronously compared to asynchronously; this suggests a need for a separate conceptual framework for the application of synchronous music.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar as relações entre a percepção de esforço (PE) e diferentes cargas em exercícios de força (EF), em sujeitos adultos sedentários, ativos e treinados. Trinta homens com idade entre 18 e 34 anos, foram divididos em três grupos experimentais (GE) de 10 sujeitos cada, sendo os mesmos classificados pelo seu histórico recente (12 meses) de prática de exercícios físicos: grupo de sedentários (GSE), grupo de treinados em força (GTF) e o grupo de fisicamente ativos (GAT). A avaliação da força máxima foi estabelecida através do teste de uma repetição máxima (1RM) nos EF supino (SUP) e pressão de pernas (PP). Através da realização de séries de 12 repetições, diferentes cargas foram aplicadas até que os 4 índices de esforço percebido (IEP – 11, 13, 15 e 17 da Escala RPE de Borg) fossem determinados. O ritmo foi controlado (3 segundos para cada repetição), as cargas foram ocultas, os intervalos controlados (3 a 5 minutos), a ordem dos IEP randomizados, a PE localizada e determinada após a realização da série. Após identificada a carga correspondente à cada IEP, a mesma foi relativizada em percentuais pelo teste de 1RM correspondente (%1RM). A análise estatísitica foi realizada através da análise de variância com bloqueamento e pela correlação de Spearman, sendo o nível de significância de p < 0,05, com os dados processados no software SPSS v. 13. Os resultados indicaram altas (r = 0,826 a 0,922) e significativas (p < 0,05) correlações entre os IEP e o %1RM, conforme GE e EF. Um comportamento similar foi encontrado entre os EF. Maiores cargas estão relacionadas com maiores IEP, sendo diferenciado entre os GE. O GTF utiliza um maior %1RM em relação ao GSE, enquanto que o GAT, apresentou um comportamento intermediário em relação aos demais grupos. Menor variabilidade das respostas do %1RM é verificada nos IEP maiores. Desta forma, acreditamos que a utilização da percepção de esforço pode ser um instrumento confiável na mensuração da intensidade do treinamento de força. / The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between the perceived exertion (PE) and different intensity in strength exercise (SE), in sedentary, active and trained adults subjects. Thirty males with 18 and 34 years old, were matched in 3 experimental groups (EG) with 10 subjects in each group, classified for their recent description (12 months) of physical exercises activities: sedentary group (GSE), strength training group (GST) and the physically active group (GPA). The maximum strength was measured through the 1 repetition maximum test (1RM) on the bench press and leg press exercise. With the accomplishment of sets of 12 repetitions, different loads were applied until the 4 ratings of perceived exertion (Borg’s RPE Scale - 11, 13, 15 and 17 ratings) were determined. The rhythm was controlled (3 seconds for each repetition), the loads were blinded to subjects, the intervals were controlled (3 - 5 minutes), the order of the RPE and exercise were randomized, and the active muscular PE were assessed following each set. After determination of corresponding load to each RPE, it was related by percentages for the corresponding 1RM (%1RM). Statistical analysis was carried by analysis of variance with lock-in and for the correlation of Spearman, with significant level p < 0,05, processing wit SPSS v. 13 software. The results indicated high (r = 0,826 a 0,922) and significant (p < 0,05) correlation between RPE and %1RM, as EG and SE. Similar results were found between the SE. Higher loads are related with higher RPE, with different behavior between EG. The GST uses higher %1RM in relation to the GSE, while the GAT, presented an intermediate behavior related to the other groups. Lower variability of responses of %1RM is observed in higher RPE. Thus, we believe that utilization of perception exertion can be a trustworthy instrument in the measurements of intensity in strength training.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar as relações entre a percepção de esforço (PE) e diferentes cargas em exercícios de força (EF), em sujeitos adultos sedentários, ativos e treinados. Trinta homens com idade entre 18 e 34 anos, foram divididos em três grupos experimentais (GE) de 10 sujeitos cada, sendo os mesmos classificados pelo seu histórico recente (12 meses) de prática de exercícios físicos: grupo de sedentários (GSE), grupo de treinados em força (GTF) e o grupo de fisicamente ativos (GAT). A avaliação da força máxima foi estabelecida através do teste de uma repetição máxima (1RM) nos EF supino (SUP) e pressão de pernas (PP). Através da realização de séries de 12 repetições, diferentes cargas foram aplicadas até que os 4 índices de esforço percebido (IEP – 11, 13, 15 e 17 da Escala RPE de Borg) fossem determinados. O ritmo foi controlado (3 segundos para cada repetição), as cargas foram ocultas, os intervalos controlados (3 a 5 minutos), a ordem dos IEP randomizados, a PE localizada e determinada após a realização da série. Após identificada a carga correspondente à cada IEP, a mesma foi relativizada em percentuais pelo teste de 1RM correspondente (%1RM). A análise estatísitica foi realizada através da análise de variância com bloqueamento e pela correlação de Spearman, sendo o nível de significância de p < 0,05, com os dados processados no software SPSS v. 13. Os resultados indicaram altas (r = 0,826 a 0,922) e significativas (p < 0,05) correlações entre os IEP e o %1RM, conforme GE e EF. Um comportamento similar foi encontrado entre os EF. Maiores cargas estão relacionadas com maiores IEP, sendo diferenciado entre os GE. O GTF utiliza um maior %1RM em relação ao GSE, enquanto que o GAT, apresentou um comportamento intermediário em relação aos demais grupos. Menor variabilidade das respostas do %1RM é verificada nos IEP maiores. Desta forma, acreditamos que a utilização da percepção de esforço pode ser um instrumento confiável na mensuração da intensidade do treinamento de força. / The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between the perceived exertion (PE) and different intensity in strength exercise (SE), in sedentary, active and trained adults subjects. Thirty males with 18 and 34 years old, were matched in 3 experimental groups (EG) with 10 subjects in each group, classified for their recent description (12 months) of physical exercises activities: sedentary group (GSE), strength training group (GST) and the physically active group (GPA). The maximum strength was measured through the 1 repetition maximum test (1RM) on the bench press and leg press exercise. With the accomplishment of sets of 12 repetitions, different loads were applied until the 4 ratings of perceived exertion (Borg’s RPE Scale - 11, 13, 15 and 17 ratings) were determined. The rhythm was controlled (3 seconds for each repetition), the loads were blinded to subjects, the intervals were controlled (3 - 5 minutes), the order of the RPE and exercise were randomized, and the active muscular PE were assessed following each set. After determination of corresponding load to each RPE, it was related by percentages for the corresponding 1RM (%1RM). Statistical analysis was carried by analysis of variance with lock-in and for the correlation of Spearman, with significant level p < 0,05, processing wit SPSS v. 13 software. The results indicated high (r = 0,826 a 0,922) and significant (p < 0,05) correlation between RPE and %1RM, as EG and SE. Similar results were found between the SE. Higher loads are related with higher RPE, with different behavior between EG. The GST uses higher %1RM in relation to the GSE, while the GAT, presented an intermediate behavior related to the other groups. Lower variability of responses of %1RM is observed in higher RPE. Thus, we believe that utilization of perception exertion can be a trustworthy instrument in the measurements of intensity in strength training.

O objetivo do presente estudo foi verificar as relações entre a percepção de esforço (PE) e diferentes cargas em exercícios de força (EF), em sujeitos adultos sedentários, ativos e treinados. Trinta homens com idade entre 18 e 34 anos, foram divididos em três grupos experimentais (GE) de 10 sujeitos cada, sendo os mesmos classificados pelo seu histórico recente (12 meses) de prática de exercícios físicos: grupo de sedentários (GSE), grupo de treinados em força (GTF) e o grupo de fisicamente ativos (GAT). A avaliação da força máxima foi estabelecida através do teste de uma repetição máxima (1RM) nos EF supino (SUP) e pressão de pernas (PP). Através da realização de séries de 12 repetições, diferentes cargas foram aplicadas até que os 4 índices de esforço percebido (IEP – 11, 13, 15 e 17 da Escala RPE de Borg) fossem determinados. O ritmo foi controlado (3 segundos para cada repetição), as cargas foram ocultas, os intervalos controlados (3 a 5 minutos), a ordem dos IEP randomizados, a PE localizada e determinada após a realização da série. Após identificada a carga correspondente à cada IEP, a mesma foi relativizada em percentuais pelo teste de 1RM correspondente (%1RM). A análise estatísitica foi realizada através da análise de variância com bloqueamento e pela correlação de Spearman, sendo o nível de significância de p < 0,05, com os dados processados no software SPSS v. 13. Os resultados indicaram altas (r = 0,826 a 0,922) e significativas (p < 0,05) correlações entre os IEP e o %1RM, conforme GE e EF. Um comportamento similar foi encontrado entre os EF. Maiores cargas estão relacionadas com maiores IEP, sendo diferenciado entre os GE. O GTF utiliza um maior %1RM em relação ao GSE, enquanto que o GAT, apresentou um comportamento intermediário em relação aos demais grupos. Menor variabilidade das respostas do %1RM é verificada nos IEP maiores. Desta forma, acreditamos que a utilização da percepção de esforço pode ser um instrumento confiável na mensuração da intensidade do treinamento de força. / The aim of this study was to verify the relationship between the perceived exertion (PE) and different intensity in strength exercise (SE), in sedentary, active and trained adults subjects. Thirty males with 18 and 34 years old, were matched in 3 experimental groups (EG) with 10 subjects in each group, classified for their recent description (12 months) of physical exercises activities: sedentary group (GSE), strength training group (GST) and the physically active group (GPA). The maximum strength was measured through the 1 repetition maximum test (1RM) on the bench press and leg press exercise. With the accomplishment of sets of 12 repetitions, different loads were applied until the 4 ratings of perceived exertion (Borg’s RPE Scale - 11, 13, 15 and 17 ratings) were determined. The rhythm was controlled (3 seconds for each repetition), the loads were blinded to subjects, the intervals were controlled (3 - 5 minutes), the order of the RPE and exercise were randomized, and the active muscular PE were assessed following each set. After determination of corresponding load to each RPE, it was related by percentages for the corresponding 1RM (%1RM). Statistical analysis was carried by analysis of variance with lock-in and for the correlation of Spearman, with significant level p < 0,05, processing wit SPSS v. 13 software. The results indicated high (r = 0,826 a 0,922) and significant (p < 0,05) correlation between RPE and %1RM, as EG and SE. Similar results were found between the SE. Higher loads are related with higher RPE, with different behavior between EG. The GST uses higher %1RM in relation to the GSE, while the GAT, presented an intermediate behavior related to the other groups. Lower variability of responses of %1RM is observed in higher RPE. Thus, we believe that utilization of perception exertion can be a trustworthy instrument in the measurements of intensity in strength training.

Self-Control Training (SCT) and Brain Endurance Training (BET) are novel training modalities designed to enhance physical endurance by building fatigue resiliency. Despite their similarities, it has yet to be examined whether combining SCT and BET provides an additive or redundant/overlapping effect on endurance exercise performance. This study investigated the effects of SCT and combined SCT+BET on performance of a maximal exertion isometric resistance endurance task (high plank) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE). Participants (N = 33) were randomized to engage in 4 weeks (18 training sessions) of SCT (isometric handgrip; n = 13), SCT+BET (10-minute cognitively demanding task, followed by SCT; n = 10), or no-training/control (n = 10). Isometric endurance performance trials were completed at pre-, mid-, and post-training. One-way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) models were computed for each of the mid- and post-training trials (controlling for pre-training high-plank performance) to assess effects on performance. Results showed no significant effects of training on high plank performance between groups at mid-training; however, a large and significant effect for SCT compared to control was observed at post-training (p = .044, d = .961). No significant main effects or interaction effects were found for changes in RPE over time (p’s > .05). Findings support the use of SCT as an effective training method for physical endurance performance and suggest that BET may not offer additional performance benefit compared to SCT under the training and testing conditions used in this protocol. Future research should explore potential dose-response effects of SCT on performance and moderators such as trait self-control. / Thesis / Master of Science (MSc)

Repetitive and forceful exertions have been dentified as an important risk factor for occupational injuries. One method used to determine appropriate exposures to these and other risk factors is psychophysics, which is based on individual perceptions of task demands and/or risk. Effects of work exposure have been indicated as of potential importance, but have not been well studied. Indications from an earlier study related to psychophysical limits for a repetitive manual torquing task were that five days of work conditioning had minimal effects on resulting Maximum Acceptable Repetition Rates (MARR). However, it is unknown whether and how longer work exposure durations might influence MARRs. The current study investigated the effects of work exposure on MARR and adjustment time over 10 working days (two weeks) with two days of rest after five days. Ten participants (five males and five females) performed a manual torquing (45 Nm load) task at mid-chest level in the coronal plane for a one hour test session. Starting repetition rate for each participant was set at single high and low rate on alternate days. Temporal (exposure) effects were determined, where day of exposure was the independent variable, and MARR and adjustment time were the dependent variables. Final MARRs were relatively lower during the first few exposure days (14 - 15 repetitions/min) and increased for days 5 - 7 (16 - 18 repetitions/min). On average participants made four adjustments to reach MARR . Day was not found to significantly affect MARR, though week affected both MARR and adjustment time. Thus, an exposure of two weeks may be needed to obtain stable and valid psychophysical limits for manual torquing and, perhaps, related tasks. / Master of Science

<p>Modern ski-treadmills allow cross-country skiers, biathletes and ski-orienteers to test their physical performance in a laboratory environment using classical and freestyle techniques on roller skis. For elite athletes the differences in performance between test occasions are quite small, thus emphasising the importance of knowing the roller skis’ rolling resistance coefficient, µ_R, in order to allow correct comparisons between the results, as well as providing the opportunity to study work economy between different athletes, test occasions and core techniques.</p><p>Thus, one of the aims of this thesis was to evaluate how roller skis’ µ_R is related to warm-up, mass, velocity and inclination of the treadmill. It was also necessary to investigate the methodological variability of the rolling resistance measurement system, RRMS, specially produced for the experiments, with a reproducibility study in order to indicate the validity and reliability of the results.</p><p>The aim was also to study physiological responses to different µ_R during roller skiing with freestyle and classical roller skis and techniques on the treadmill as a case in which all measurements were carried out in stationary and comparable conditions.</p><p>Finally, the aim was also to investigate the work economy of amateurs and female and male junior and senior cross-country skiers during treadmill roller skiing, i.e. as a function of skill, age and gender, including whether differences in body mass causes significant differences in external power per kg due to differences in the roller skis’ µ_R.</p><p>The experiments showed that during a warm-up period of 30 minutes, µ_R decreased to about 60-65% and 70-75% of its initial value for freestyle and classical roller skis respectively. For another 30 minutes of rolling no significant change was found. Simultaneous measurements of roller ski temperature and m_R showed that stabilized m_R corresponds to a certain running temperature for a given normal force on the roller ski. The study of the influence on m_R of normal force, velocity and inclination produced a significant influence of normal force on m_R, while different velocities and inclinations of the treadmill only resulted in small changes in m_R. The reproducibility study of the RRMS showed no significant differences between paired measurements with either classical or the freestyle roller skis.</p><p>The study of the effects on physiological variables of ~50% change in µ_R,showed that during submaximal steady state exercise, external power, oxygen uptake, heart rate and blood lactate were significantly changed, while there were non significant or only small changes to cycle rate, cycle length and ratings of perceived exertion. Incremental maximal tests showed that time to exhaustion was significantly changed and this occurred without a significantly changed maximal power, maximal oxygen uptake, maximal heart rate and blood lactate, and that the influence on ratings of perceived exertion was non significant or small.</p><p>The final part of the thesis, which focused on work economy, found no significant difference between the four groups of elite competitors, i.e. between the two genders and between the junior and senior elite athletes. It was only the male amateurs who significantly differed among the five studied groups. The study also showed that the external power per kg was significantly different between the two genders due to differences in body mass and m_R, i.e. the lighter female testing groups were roller skiing with a relatively heavier rolling resistance coefficient compared to the heavier testing groups of male participants.</p> / Sporttech

Modern ski-treadmills allow cross-country skiers, biathletes and ski-orienteers to test their physical performance in a laboratory environment using classical and freestyle techniques on roller skis. For elite athletes the differences in performance between test occasions are quite small, thus emphasising the importance of knowing the roller skis’ rolling resistance coefficient, µR, in order to allow correct comparisons between the results, as well as providing the opportunity to study work economy between different athletes, test occasions and core techniques. Thus, one of the aims of this thesis was to evaluate how roller skis’ µR is related to warm-up, mass, velocity and inclination of the treadmill. It was also necessary to investigate the methodological variability of the rolling resistance measurement system, RRMS, specially produced for the experiments, with a reproducibility study in order to indicate the validity and reliability of the results. The aim was also to study physiological responses to different µR during roller skiing with freestyle and classical roller skis and techniques on the treadmill as a case in which all measurements were carried out in stationary and comparable conditions. Finally, the aim was also to investigate the work economy of amateurs and female and male junior and senior cross-country skiers during treadmill roller skiing, i.e. as a function of skill, age and gender, including whether differences in body mass causes significant differences in external power per kg due to differences in the roller skis’ µR. The experiments showed that during a warm-up period of 30 minutes, µR decreased to about 60-65% and 70-75% of its initial value for freestyle and classical roller skis respectively. For another 30 minutes of rolling no significant change was found. Simultaneous measurements of roller ski temperature and mR showed that stabilized mR corresponds to a certain running temperature for a given normal force on the roller ski. The study of the influence on mR of normal force, velocity and inclination produced a significant influence of normal force on mR, while different velocities and inclinations of the treadmill only resulted in small changes in mR. The reproducibility study of the RRMS showed no significant differences between paired measurements with either classical or the freestyle roller skis. The study of the effects on physiological variables of ~50% change in µR,showed that during submaximal steady state exercise, external power, oxygen uptake, heart rate and blood lactate were significantly changed, while there were non significant or only small changes to cycle rate, cycle length and ratings of perceived exertion. Incremental maximal tests showed that time to exhaustion was significantly changed and this occurred without a significantly changed maximal power, maximal oxygen uptake, maximal heart rate and blood lactate, and that the influence on ratings of perceived exertion was non significant or small. The final part of the thesis, which focused on work economy, found no significant difference between the four groups of elite competitors, i.e. between the two genders and between the junior and senior elite athletes. It was only the male amateurs who significantly differed among the five studied groups. The study also showed that the external power per kg was significantly different between the two genders due to differences in body mass and mR, i.e. the lighter female testing groups were roller skiing with a relatively heavier rolling resistance coefficient compared to the heavier testing groups of male participants. / Sporttech

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.