The Relationship Between Workout Intensity and Observed Stress Levels in a Gym Setting
Abstract
This research project will examine the relationship between workout intensity and stress levels. The purpose of the study is to determine whether people who engage in more intense physical activity appear to experience lower levels of observable stress compared to those who are not working out or who are exercising at lower intensities. To collect the data, individuals will be observed in a gym and two variables will be recorded: workout intensity and visible stress level. The study will include a total of 60 observations for the duration of one minute each. For each observation, both workout intensity and stress level will be recorded. The expected outcome of the study is that higher levels of workout intensity will be associated with lower observable stress.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Physical Activity and Health
Exercise and Physiological Responses
Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint