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Monitoring exercise intensity during resistance training using the session RPE scale.
J Strength Cond Res. 2004 May; 18(2):353-8.JS

Abstract

This study investigated the reliability of the session rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale to quantify exercise intensity during high-intensity (H), moderate-intensity (M), and low-intensity (L) resistance training. Nine men (24.7 +/- 3.8 years) and 10 women (22.1 +/- 2.6 years) performed each intensity twice. Each protocol consisted of 5 exercises: back squat, bench press, overhead press, biceps curl, and triceps pushdown. The H consisted of 1 set of 4-5 repetitions at 90% of the subject's 1 repetition maximum (1RM). The M consisted of 1 set of 10 repetitions at 70% 1RM, and the L consisted of 1 set of 15 repetitions at 50% 1RM. RPE was measured following the completion of each set and 30 minutes postexercise (session RPE). Session RPE was higher for the H than M and L exercise bouts (p < or = 0.05). Performing fewer repetitions at a higher intensity was perceived to be more difficult than performing more repetitions at a lower intensity. The intraclass correlation coefficient for the session RPE was 0.88. The session RPE is a reliable method to quantify various intensities of resistance training.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Day ML
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA.
McGuigan MR
No affiliation info available
Brice G
No affiliation info available
Foster C
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultAnalysis of VarianceCross-Over StudiesExerciseFemaleHumansMalePhysical Education and TrainingPhysical ExertionPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsWeight Lifting

Pub Type(s)

Clinical Trial
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial

Language

eng

PubMed ID

15142026

Citation

Day, Meghan L., et al. "Monitoring Exercise Intensity During Resistance Training Using the Session RPE Scale." Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, vol. 18, no. 2, 2004, pp. 353-8.
Day ML, McGuigan MR, Brice G, et al. Monitoring exercise intensity during resistance training using the session RPE scale. J Strength Cond Res. 2004;18(2):353-8.
Day, M. L., McGuigan, M. R., Brice, G., & Foster, C. (2004). Monitoring exercise intensity during resistance training using the session RPE scale. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18(2), 353-8.
Day ML, et al. Monitoring Exercise Intensity During Resistance Training Using the Session RPE Scale. J Strength Cond Res. 2004;18(2):353-8. PubMed PMID: 15142026.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Monitoring exercise intensity during resistance training using the session RPE scale. AU - Day,Meghan L, AU - McGuigan,Michael R, AU - Brice,Glenn, AU - Foster,Carl, PY - 2004/5/15/pubmed PY - 2004/9/1/medline PY - 2004/5/15/entrez SP - 353 EP - 8 JF - Journal of strength and conditioning research JO - J Strength Cond Res VL - 18 IS - 2 N2 - This study investigated the reliability of the session rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale to quantify exercise intensity during high-intensity (H), moderate-intensity (M), and low-intensity (L) resistance training. Nine men (24.7 +/- 3.8 years) and 10 women (22.1 +/- 2.6 years) performed each intensity twice. Each protocol consisted of 5 exercises: back squat, bench press, overhead press, biceps curl, and triceps pushdown. The H consisted of 1 set of 4-5 repetitions at 90% of the subject's 1 repetition maximum (1RM). The M consisted of 1 set of 10 repetitions at 70% 1RM, and the L consisted of 1 set of 15 repetitions at 50% 1RM. RPE was measured following the completion of each set and 30 minutes postexercise (session RPE). Session RPE was higher for the H than M and L exercise bouts (p < or = 0.05). Performing fewer repetitions at a higher intensity was perceived to be more difficult than performing more repetitions at a lower intensity. The intraclass correlation coefficient for the session RPE was 0.88. The session RPE is a reliable method to quantify various intensities of resistance training. SN - 1064-8011 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/15142026/Monitoring_exercise_intensity_during_resistance_training_using_the_session_RPE_scale_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -