Abstract
Analogous to OMNI Rate of Perceived Exertion scale, the validated Perceived Recovery Status (PRS) scale is utilized to holistically assess sessions and between sets (intrasession) recovery during resistance training. Differing modes of resistance exercise elicit variance in fatigue response, and inadvertently, affect subsequent measures of readiness. However, no previous investigations have examined the difference in intrasession PRS across different modes of resistant training. PURPOSE: Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the difference in intrasession PRS scores during 4 resistance training sessions targeting endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power. METHODS: Trained male (n=8) and female (n=3) participants (age 20.64 ± 1.29yrs; ht 169.95 ± 5.26cm; wt 77.27 ± 8.37kg) attended 5 total resistance training sessions. Familiarization of PRS, anthropometrics, skinfold, and 1-repetition maximum (1RM) test (used to establish load for subsequent sessions) were administered during session 1. Randomly selected, participants completed a standard warm-up and barbell back squat (SQ) during sessions 2-4. Sets, repetitions, and intensities for sessions 2-4 SQ were based on four distinct training adaptation goals: endurance (3x15 @ 55% 1RM, 30s intrasession rest), hypertrophy (4x8 @ 70% 1RM, 90s intrasession rest), strength (6x2 @ 90% 1RM, 3-mins intrasession rest) and power (6x3 @ 80% 1RM, 3-mins intrasession rest). Intrasession PRS was collected 15s before set initiation. Individual differences in PRS across sets per training session were calculated and recorded as PRS slope. Difference in training modes mean PRS slope were analyzed using a one-way ANOVA (p < .05). RESULTS: A statistically significant difference between training modes (F (3, 32) = 4.896, p= 0.007) was identified. A Bonferroni post hoc test revealed a significant difference in PRS slopes between endurance and strength (M ± SD; -1.44 ± 1.13; -0.45 ± 0.21, p = .028), as well as endurance and power (-1.44 ± 1.13; -.33 ± .19; p = .008). No statistically significant differences were expressed between remaining training modes. CONCLUSION: These results suggest endurance training elicits a decreased recovery capacity compared to power and strength training, yet a similar decrease in perceived recovery slope was identified between endurance and hypertrophy training. Acute tissue damage and accumulation of metabolic byproducts via high-volume protocol of endurance and hypertrophy training, may activate a greater pain receptor response and be attributed to the decline in perceived recovery. Intrasession rest prescriptions remain critical to evoke the required stress for specific adaption goals; therefore, according to these data, utilizing a fixed PRS measure to identify between-set readiness may extend rest periods beyond the optimal recovery window. Furthermore, subsequent set initiation should be governed by an individualized slope aligning PRS score.
Recommended Citation
Caddell, Ruth; Wolfe, Andrew A.; Braden, Gillian; Thornton, Emma; Maynard, Jackson; Luera, Micheal; and Smith, Calvin
(2024)
"Intrasession Perceived Recovery Status Differences During Resistance Training Targeting Different Physiological Adaptations,"
International Journal of Exercise Science: Conference Proceedings: Vol. 2:
Iss.
16, Article 183.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ijesab/vol2/iss16/183