ISSN:
1439-6327
Keywords:
Bicycle ergometry
;
Perceived exertion
;
Pedalling rate
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The perceived exertion rating (RPE) scale of Borg was used to investigate the relationship between perceived exertion and pedalling rate. Normal subjects and patients with chronic obstructive lung disease (Cold) were studied in repeated test series. Work load, applied in a random order, varied from 2.5 to 10 mkp/s (patients) and 5 to 20 mkp/s (normals). Pedalling rate varied from 40 to 60, 80, 100 rpm. At constant work load, RPE decreases during increasing pedalling rate. With respect to validity, RPE, showing a closer relationship to work load than to heart rate, seems to reflect perception of physical stress rather than perception of physiological strain. In addition, the results raise the question of standardization of pedalling rate in bicycle ergometry.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00430959
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