Learn about the science behind affect in exercise and why this is a crucial factor to consider in your exercise routine and habits.

Professor Diogo S Teixeria is a Professor and Researcher at Universidade Lusofona in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport. Diogo is also an Exercise Professional which informs much of his applied, translational research on exercise behaviour.

Chapters
0:00 Show Intro
3:46 Diogo’s Research Journey
7:40 Role of Gyms in Global Health
19:35 The Importance of Exercise Intensity
40:58 Affective Experience of Exercise
1:00:03 The “Exercise is Medicine” Public Message

Show Notes
“Exercise for Anxiety & Mood” with Prof. Steve Petruzzello
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“The preference for and tolerance of exercise intensity: An exploratory analysis of intensity discrepancy in health clubs settings” by Marques et al. (2023)
“Exploring the impact of individualized pleasure-oriented exercise sessions in a health club setting: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial” by Teixeira et al. (2023)
“Can the Affective Response to Exercise Predict Future Motives and Physical Activity Behavior? A Systematic Review of Published Evidence” by Rhodes & Kates (2015)
“Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: A systematic review” by Teixeira et al. (2012)