Psychophysiological responses to exercise in type A/B men.

Abstract

Previous research concerning physical exercise has yielded mixed results with regard to the possible influence of the Type A behavior pattern (TABP) on ratings of perceived exertion. However, almost all studies have been performed in the confined space of a laboratory. Few have studied the influence of an individual's behavior pattern outdoors in the field where most everyday exercise takes place. Hence, the present study compared three groups of subjects: one group with pronounced TABP, one showing very little TABP, and finally one intermediate group exhibiting an average level of Type A behavior. The results indicate that there are distinct and statistically significant differences between the groups. Type A individuals underestimate their degree of perceived exertion at comparable levels of heart rate. Thus, an individual's behavior pattern ought to be considered when ratings of perceived exertion are used to quantify exercise intensity.

Motivation, cohesion, satisfaction, and their relation to stress fracture among female military recruits

“…It has been reported that TABP individuals underestimate their degree of perceived exertion at comparable levels of heart rate. Individuals with typical TABP are characterized by above average achievement drive, aggressiveness, hostility, impatience and competitiveness (Carver et al 1976;Rosenman 1990;Hassmen et al 1993;Hassmen and Koivula 1996). Most research pertaining to the above results has been performed with male participants.…”

Perceived Exertion During Incremental Cycling is not Influenced by the Type A Behavior Pattern

“…Studies reporting an effect of TABP on RPE have not offered compelling evidence. In a report by Hassmen et al [17] an ambiguous conclusion was drawn that Type A men, classified by a modified JAS, had a suppression of RPE when compared with Type B men while performing a 9 min cycling bout at 60 % V Ç O 2peak. An alternative interpretation of those findings is that RPE in the Type A group was not suppressed, rather RPE was similar to that typically found at that exercise intensity.…”

“…Those null findings notwithstanding, recent publications [17,24,28] have perpetuated a concern that the TABP influences RPE during clinical exercise testing. Three fundamental issues of measurement were obscured in those publications.…”

Personality, a key factor in personalized medicine?

“…Generally, these life style interventions are effective in lowering both body weight and improving insulin signaling (Torjesen et al, 1997). However, there are indications that the efficacy of-and/or compliance to-these life style intervention programs are directly associated to the personality of the individual (Hassmen et al, 1993;Ryden et al, 2001). The proactive personality type was shown to have stronger internal motivation to perform an exercise protocol, while the passive personality type appears to respond better to instructions and may therefore perform better during life style interventions (Hassmen et al, 1993).…”

“…However, there are indications that the efficacy of-and/or compliance to-these life style intervention programs are directly associated to the personality of the individual (Hassmen et al, 1993;Ryden et al, 2001). The proactive personality type was shown to have stronger internal motivation to perform an exercise protocol, while the passive personality type appears to respond better to instructions and may therefore perform better during life style interventions (Hassmen et al, 1993). In our studies we have found that when experimental rats were offered access to a running wheel in which the animals can voluntarily exercise, rats with a passive personality tend to run more, particularly when they were fed on a palatable, high-fat diet, And even more striking, rats with a passive personality seem to adapt the level of physical activity to their energy intake, whereas proactive rats do not (Boersma et al, 2011b).…”