Perceived Exertion Compared to Physiological Exertion over the course of Two Different Exercise Interventions

PURPOSE: To evaluate the differences in perceived exertion (RPE) and cardiovascular intensity (%HRmax), and to determine the differences in metabolic stress (RER) during two exercise interventions following guidelines for (1) general health and (2) weight loss. METHODS: Sedentary, overweight or obese men and women (N=133; age 47.68, range 21-65 y) were randomly assigned to one of two intervention groups for 24wks. Exercise for general health and...