Comparison of the affective responses to continuous and high-intensity interval training protocols: application of the dual-mode model
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.
Recommended Citation
Parrott, April, "Comparison of the affective responses to continuous and high-intensity interval training protocols: application of the dual-mode model" (2015). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 871.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/871
https://scholarworks.calstate.edu/concern/theses/hq37vq93w