Background Aerobic capacity (VO 2 max) is a strong predictor of health and fitness and is
considered a key physiological measure in the healthy adult population. Submaximal step …

Maximal or peak oxygen uptake (̇ VO _ 2 max V˙ O 2 max and ̇ VO _ 2 peak V˙ O 2 peak,
respectively) are commonly measured during graded exercise tests (GXTs) to assess …

The rating of perceived exertion (RPE) is a recognized marker of intensity and of
homeostatic disturbance during exercise. It is typically monitored during exercise tests to …

This study tested the hypothesis that the increase in rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
predicts the duration of exercise to exhaustion during exercise in hot conditions. Seven …

This study assessed whether the accuracy of predicting maximal oxygen uptake (̇ VO _2
max) from sub-maximal heart rate (HR) and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) values was …

Methods Seventeen sedentary women completed eight 30-min laboratory-based treadmill
exercise sessions (two sessions were completed each week). In four consecutive sessions …

The ratings of perceived exertion are a widely accepted measure of quantifying, monitoring
and regulating exercise intensity. A critical review of the perceived exertion literature since …

Med. Sci. Sports Exerc., Vol. 44, No. 8, pp. 1613–1618, 2012. Purpose: Despite
endorsement by various health organizations, there is a lack of research on the …

Objective: To describe effects of 2 worksite health promotion programs for firefighters, both
immediate outcomes and the long-term consequences for 4 years following the …

Abstract The One Repetition Maximum (1-RM) test is commonly used to assess strength.
However, direct assessments of 1-RM are time consuming and unsafe for novice lifters …