A pilot study: session-RPE method for quantifying training load in judo athletes
Abstract
This study aimed to verify the relationship between perceived exertion (session-RPE) and heart rate (HR) methods when quantifying internal training loads in different judo training sessions. Nine male judo athletes performed two training sessions lasting 60 min with a 48 h interval between them: (1) randori and (2) technical–tactical. The internal training load was quantified through the session-RPE (CR 0–10) and the HR methods, as suggested elsewhere (Banister’s and Edwards methods). The Pearson’s linear correlation was used to verify the relationship between session-RPE and HR methods (p < 0.05). A significant positive correlation was found between session-RPE and HR method as suggested by Banister’s (r = 0.93; p < 0.001) or Edwards methods (r = 0.81; p = 0.007) in randori session. Accordingly, session-RPE was also correlated with HR of Banister’s (r = 0.90; p = 0.001) and Edwards methods (r = 0.81; p = 0.008) in technical–tactical session. Results of the present study suggested that the session-RPE may be reliable to quantify training load during judo training randori and technical–tactical when compared to different HR methods.
Keywords
Rating of perceived exertion Heart rate Combat sports Training loadNotes
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