Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2011 Sep;6(3):358-66. The role of aerobic fitness on session rating of perceived exertion in futsal players.

Int J Sports Physiol Perform. 2011 Sep;6(3):358-66. The role of aerobic fitness on session rating of perceived exertion in futsal players.

 

Milanez VF, Pedro RE, Moreira A, Boullosa DA, Salle-Neto F, Nakamura FY.

 

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The aim of this study was to verify the influence of aerobic fitness (VO2max) on internal training loads, as measured by the session rating of perceived exertion (session-RPE) method.

METHODS:

Nine male professional outfield futsal players were monitored for 4 wk of the in-season period with regards to the weekly accumulated session-RPE, while participating in the same training sessions. Single-session-RPE was obtained from the product of a 10-point RPE scale and the duration of exercise. Maximal oxygen consumption was determined during an incremental treadmill test.

RESULTS:

The average training load throughout the 4 wk period varied between 2,876 and 5,035 arbitrary units. Technical-tactical sessions were the predominant source of loading. There was a significant correlation between VO2max (59.6 ± 2.5 mL · kg-1 · min-1) and overall training load accumulated over the total period (r = -0.75).

CONCLUSIONS:

The VO2max plays a key role in determining the magnitude of an individual's perceived exertion during futsal training sessions.

PMID: 21911861 [PubMed - in process]