Ouvir música durante o ciclismo interior alcança mais cargas internas durante o exercício de resistência prolongada

Abstract

Dissociation by music can affect the rate of perceived exertion (RPE), an indicator of internal loads during exercise. However, it is not clear how music affects EPR, neuromuscular and cognitive responses to exercise. Objective: To determine if you are listening to your favorite music while indoors resistance exercises influence RPE, neuromuscular and cognitive responses in healthy individuals. Methods: Thirteen healthy adults performed sessions of prolonged indoor cycling at moderate intensity while listening or not song. Reaction time, selective attention and memory were evaluated before, during and after exercise sessions. RPE, heart rate, muscle activation, pedaling torque and cadence were recorded during the exercises. Results: RPE (P = 0.004, d = 0.40), heart rate (P = 0.048, d = 0.53) and cadence (P = 0.043; d = 0.51) were higher in the music session compared to no music. Selective attention (P = 0.233), simple reaction time (P = 0.360), work and short-term memory (P>0.05) as well as torque (P=0.262) and muscle activation (RMS and MDF, P>0.05) did not differ between music and no music sessions. Interpretation: riding a bike indoors while listening to favorite music elicited higher internal loads, which we consider a result of higher cardiovascular demand. However, the effects of music on neuromuscular and cognitive responses were not evident. We conclude that music can be useful to improve demand during indoor exercises.