Biofeedback for Exercise Psychology

Biofeedback techniques may provide effective solutions to some important problems encountered in health- and well-being-oriented exercise programs

it is critical that exercise be performed within a range of intensity

that maximizes the health and fitness benefits (through the proper application of the training principles of overload and progression)without being experienced as aversive and without creating a risk for injury or cardiovascular problems. Biofeedback can be of great value in achie

As a case in point, research in general psychology has shown that the affect experienced in a situation is a good predictor of the amount of time people subsequently choose to spend in that situation (Emmons & Diener, 1986). In simple terms, in exercise, as in other domains, people are likely to do what makes them feel good and avoid what makes

What is the optimal level of exercise intensity? In other words, what are the elusive signs of physiological strain that novice exercisers should be taught to recognize?

Three levels of exercise intensity can be distinguished. In level I, where the metabolic rate is less than 50% VO2,,, perceived exertion reflects mainly proprioception and movement