Perceptually Regulated Training at RPE13 Is Pleasant and Improves Physical Health

Abstract

Sedentary individuals were able to use PRET at RPE13 to improve their cardiovascular health and fitness, and on average, the exercise intensities selected were perceived to feel pleasant.

The Effect of Acute Exercise on Affect and Arousal in Inpatient Mental Health Consumers

“…Moreover, recent studies in nonclinical populations suggest exercising at an intensity based on affective response of +3 ("good") on the Hardy and Rejeski Feeling Scale (FS) leads to high adherence to exercise and is of sufficient intensity to improve both cardiorespiratory fitness and cardiometabolic health (Parfitt et al, 2012a(Parfitt et al, , 2012b). …”

A randomised trial comparing low-fat diets differing in carbohydrate and protein ratio, combined with regular moderate intensity exercise, on glycaemic control, cardiometabolic risk factors, food cravings, cognitive function and psychological wellbeing in adults with type 2 diabetes: Study protocol

“…Moderate intensity was considered as a rate of perceived exertion (RPE) equating to a 'somewhat hard' level which reflects RPE13 on the Borg 6-20 Scale [20]. This method was chosen as it has been shown to improve fitness and considered 'pleasant' in a previous study [21]. To demonstrate the intensity of RPE13, participants walked or jogged on a treadmill at a 0 0 gradient at each clinic visit.…”

Employing physical activity to prevent strokes

“…Recent research suggests that perhaps a more appropriate recommendation is to exercise at the level of 13 on the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion scale, or 'somewhat hard' exercise intensity. This intensity not only improves fitness but also feels good, making it more likely that people will adhere to prescribed exercise programs [15].…”