Comparison of the affective responses to continuous and high-intensity interval training protocols: application of the dual-mode model

Author

April Parrott

Graduation Date

2015

Document Type

Thesis

Program

Other

Program

Thesis (M.S.)--Humboldt State University, Kinesiology, 2015

Committee Chair Name

Sheila Alicea

Committee Chair Affiliation

HSU Faculty or Staff

Keywords

Continuous training (CT), Adherence, Humboldt State University -- Theses -- Kinesiology, High-intensity interval training (HIIT), Dual-mode model

Abstract

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is time-efficient and has physiological benefits similar to or greater than that of continuous training (CT); however, there are mixed results regarding how HIIT protocols influence affect. The dual-mode model (DMM) is a framework for measuring this intensity-affect relationship. The purpose of this study was to compare acute affective responses between CT and HIIT protocols over time using the DMM as a theoretical framework. Participants were healthy, fit females (N = 12) ages 19-28. Participants completed a CT protocol set at their RCP (~80% VO2max) and a HIIT protocol consisting of a 2-min work interval (100% VO2max) followed by a 2-min rest interval (~55% VO2max) in a crossover design. Protocols were matched for average intensity using the rest interval, total duration, and energy expenditure (250 kcals). A repeated measures ANOVA analysis revealed there were no significant differences in affect between CT (M = 2.5, SD = 2.1) and HIIT (M = 2.6, SD = 2.1) protocols F(1.16,1.73) = .49, p = .648) over time. There were no significant differences in average HR (t = -.314, p = .759), RPE (t = .333, p = .745), or post protocol enjoyment (t = -.288, p = .492) between CT and HIIT. A visual depiction of the DMM showed there were no differences in patterning between the two protocols. Altering work-to-rest ratio and rest interval intensity in the HIIT protocol could potentially produce different affective responses. Protocols that have less dependence on anaerobic metabolism should produce more pleasurable responses.

https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/hq37vq93w

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