Measurements
bipolar
MINOR
The number of successfully completed repetitions were continuously noted throughout the sessions. Training volume was defined as the product of training duration (number of completed repetitions multiplied by 7 s) multiplied with the load for that specific session (in kg). Immediately after the final set was complete, StOThe perception of the different sessions was measured using four different scales. The scales were presented to the participants ten minutes after the sessions and the participants were asked to consider the session in its entirety when replying to the questions. All scales were shown to the participants while the test leader read the question to them (also listed on top of the scales). The scales were translated from the original forms to Norwegian. Prior to the study, three of the authors (AHS, HP and VA) translated the forms independently before comparing, discussing, and agreeing on the final versions. These versions were then translated back to English by a professional. The new English versions were then compared with the originals. In general, there were only minor differences between the versions, which were adjusted after mutual agreement.Based on previous recommendations, the perception of exertion was differentiated into effort and discomfortHow the participants perceived the session regarding pleasure/displeasure was measured using the session pleasure/displeasure feelings scale (sPDF). The scale is a bipolar 11-point scale stretching from − 5 (very bad) to 5 (very good), where 0 is considered neutral. The sPDF scale was presented with the following phrase: “