Regulating exercise intensity using ratings of perceived exertion during arm and leg ergometry

• Published in: European journal of applied physiology Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 241 - 246
• Main Authors: JI KANG, CHALOUPKA, E. C, MASTRANGELO, M. A, DONNELLY, M. S, MARTZ, W. P, ROBERTSON, R. J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin Springer 01.08.1998
• Subjects: Adult; Arm - physiology; Biological and medical sciences; Exercise - physiology; Exercise Test; Female; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Heart Rate - physiology; Humans; Leg - physiology; Male; Oxygen Consumption - physiology; Vertebrates: body movement. Posture. Locomotion. Flight. Swimming. Physical exercise. Rest. Sports; Physical exercise; Human; Body perception; Intensity; Effort; Lower limb; Upper limb; Arm; Ergometry; Leg

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the validity of regulating exercise intensity using ratings of perceived exertion (RPEs) during arm crank and leg cycle exercise at 50 and 70% peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak). Ten men and seven women [26 (1) years old; mean (SE)] participated in thi...