Date
4-1-2020
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Lack of enjoyment and motivation are factors that deter people from exercising. However, visual stimulation may help motivate or distract from exertion (1–3). The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of watching a motivational video (MV) versus a calming video (PV) while cycling. Ten recreationally-active subjects from the University of Lynchburg population completed two randomized, twenty-minute moderate intensity sessions on a stationary bike at least 48 hours apart. Subjects watched Bob Ross painting (PV) in one session and the Tour de France (MV) in another. The motivational video significantly improved mileage completed (8.01 vs 6.95 m, p = 0.004), but had no effect on HR or RPE (p >0.05). HR and RPE did significantly differ across time, as expected. Subjects completed more work while watching a motivational video during exercise but did not perceive an increase in effort while doing so.
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Efficacy of a Motivational Video on Heart Rate, RPE, and Total Work Performed During Stationary Cycling
Lack of enjoyment and motivation are factors that deter people from exercising. However, visual stimulation may help motivate or distract from exertion (1–3). The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of watching a motivational video (MV) versus a calming video (PV) while cycling. Ten recreationally-active subjects from the University of Lynchburg population completed two randomized, twenty-minute moderate intensity sessions on a stationary bike at least 48 hours apart. Subjects watched Bob Ross painting (PV) in one session and the Tour de France (MV) in another. The motivational video significantly improved mileage completed (8.01 vs 6.95 m, p = 0.004), but had no effect on HR or RPE (p >0.05). HR and RPE did significantly differ across time, as expected. Subjects completed more work while watching a motivational video during exercise but did not perceive an increase in effort while doing so.
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This oral presentation is based on an individual research project.