2.3. Assessments and Laboratory Visits
Participants completed four laboratory assessments, namely, at the beginning (pre-) and end (post-) of each exercise condition. Assessments included the completion of perceptual questionnaires and participant anthropometric characteristics. Height was obtained using a stadiometer, and body mass and composition (lean/fat mass %) were determined using a SECA medical Body Composition Analyzer 514 (SECA Deutschland, Hamburg, Germany). Participants were provided with a heart rate monitor (Polar H-9 heart rate sensor, Polar USA, Lake Success, NY, USA), and trained on fit, usage, and connection with the Polar Beat App via Bluetooth (installed on each participant’s phone). Completion of all exercise sessions was recorded using the heart rate monitor and app allowing the research team to assess adherence to the exercise prescription (including intensity, duration, and frequency).