The relevance of body composition assessment for the rating of perceived exertion in trained and untrained women and men.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Mechanic power output (MPO) and oxygen consumption (VO₂) reflect endurance capacity and are often stated relative to body mass (BM) but less often per skeletal muscle mass (SMM). Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) has previously shown conflicting results between sexes at submaximal intensities. Individual body composition, however, largely differs due to sex and training status. It was the aim of this study to evaluate RPE of untrained and trained individuals of both sexes considering body composition and to estimate whether RPE could be improved as a tool to determine endurance capacity. Methods: The study included 34 untrained adults (age 26.18 ± 6.34 years, 18 women) and 29 endurance trained (age 27.86 ± 5.19, 14 women) who were measured for body c

SUBMITTER: Lichti J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10431604 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature