Exercising together: The Perception of Exertion in Others

Physical activities, such as running, cycling, and weightlifting, are typically associated with a subjective feeling of exertion. Such perception of exertion is generally defined as “how heavy and strenuous a physical task is”. People’s subjective feelings of exertion is strongly associated with the task intensity and their energy expenditure. People also often exercise together, both collaboratively and competitively, and the exertion experienced by the partner plays an important role in the enjoyment and motivation of the exercise experience. The current project aims to study perceived exertion in others. Knowing how one perceive exertion in others and how it influences exercisers will allow us to improve exercise experience and potentially increase exercise adherence.

Faculty Supervisor:

James Enns

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Partner:

Lululemon

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Manufacturing; Retail trade

University:

The University of British Columbia

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