Publications by authors named "Tiffanye Vargas-Tonsing"
Background: This study tested the effectiveness of a stair use promotion strategy in visible and hidden stairwells during intervention and post intervention follow up.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study design was used with a 1 week baseline, a 3 week intervention, and post intervention at 2 and 4 weeks in 4 university buildings in San Antonio, Texas with stairwells varying in visibility. Participants were students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the 4 buildings.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how different intensities and rest periods during resistance exercise impact anxiety and emotional states, while keeping the overall workout volume consistent.
- Participants in a weight training class (n = 104) were divided into five groups with varying conditions, and results showed that the low-intensity, long-rest group experienced significantly higher positive affect post-exercise compared to the control group.
- Anxiety levels peaked immediately after exercise but decreased at 20 and 40 minutes afterward, suggesting that lighter resistance training may be beneficial for novices in enhancing psychological well-being and promoting exercise adherence.