The Effect of Verbal Encouragement on Perceived Difficulty of Exercise

Poster Session X

Sunday May 25, 2025 (09:00 - 10:00 ET)
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Abstract: We investigated if verbal encouragement affects the perceived difficulty of exercise. Participants (n = 65) participated in a walk on a treadmill. One group had verbal encouragement, the other did not. Results showed that verbal encouragement did not significantly impact the difficulty of walking.