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Outdoor effect surprises researchers: “A big difference”

From Svenska Dagbladet · () Swedish

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  • Research suggests recreational exercisers can train harder outdoors than indoors without noticing the extra effort.
  • Professor Peter Schantz said the surrounding environment can significantly reduce people’s perceived exertion.

Going to the gym after summer may not be the best way to push yourself. Research suggests ordinary exercisers can work harder outdoors than indoors without realizing it.

Cycling to work may not feel like exercise, but people may be putting their muscles under more strain than they think. Where a person trains can affect how difficult the activity feels.

“Several studies have shown that the characteristics of the surrounding environment can reduce the feeling of exertion. The difference can be large,” said Professor Peter Schantz.

Several studies have shown that the characteristics of the surrounding environment can reduce the feeling of exertion. The difference can be large.

· Peter SchantzThe professor described research on how surroundings affect perceived effort during exercise.
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