Differences in ratings of perceived exertion between the sexes during single-joint and whole-body exercise

Journal of Sports Sciences

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 75-82

  Springer, Bradley K ^a   Pincivero, Danny M ^b  

^a Wellness Coaches USA   (United States)

^b WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Calf muscle; Magnitude estimation; Perceived exertion; Rowing

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; BIOLOGICAL MODEL; CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL; CONTROLLED STUDY; EXERCISE; EXERCISE TEST; FEMALE; HEEL; HUMAN; JOINT; LEG; MALE; MUSCLE FATIGUE; PERCEPTION; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL; SEX DIFFERENCE; TIME;

ADULT; EXERCISE; EXERCISE TEST; FEMALE; HEEL; HUMANS; JOINTS; LEG; MALE; MODELS, BIOLOGICAL; MUSCLE FATIGUE; PERCEPTION; PHYSICAL EXERTION; SEX FACTORS; TIME FACTORS; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 74949110523     PISSN: 02640414     EISSN: 1466447X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02640410903390097     Document Type: Article

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