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. 2015 Aug 11;2(2):2055102915598088.
doi: 10.1177/2055102915598088. eCollection 2015 Jul.

Consequences of objective self-awareness during exercise

Jessica E Cornick  1 , Jim Blascovich  1
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Consequences of objective self-awareness during exercise

Jessica E Cornick et al. Health Psychol Open. .

Abstract

Although exercise is recommended by healthcare professionals for nearly everyone, adverse reactions can occur following exercising for some overweight individuals. The reported study investigated the cardiovascular consequences of exercise in a stressful environment. In all, 60 females completed two baseline and one biking (i.e. ergometer) periods while cardiovascular and self-report measures were recorded. Findings indicated that those who are more self-aware showed cardiovascular response patterns indicative of threat. Additionally, post-task exercise self-efficacy levels predicted intentions to exercise at a demanding level in the coming week. These findings suggest exercise may exacerbate health issues for some individuals for whom it is recommended.

Keywords: biopsychosocial model of challenge and threat; exercise; obese; self-efficacy; weight.

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Bouchard et al.’s (2012) model.
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Theoretical model.
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Heart rate reactivity by environmental condition.
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Ventricular contractility reactivity by environmental condition.
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Total peripheral resistance reactivity by environmental condition.
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Rate pressure product reactivity by environmental condition.
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