Defining autoregulation exercise prescription reporting in exercise research: A scoping review

Autoregulation (AR) in exercise prescription involves adjusting training variables based on individual factors such as, perceived exertion, fatigue, and performance, to optimise outcomes particularly in clinical populations with fluctuating symptoms. Despite its growing use in resistance training (RT) and rehabilitation, heterogeneous definitions and reporting standards hinder replicability and application in chronic disease contexts. This scoping review aimed to synthesise AR definitions and characteristics from existing literature to develop a standardised reporting framework for clinical exercise research and practical applications.