Preference for and tolerance of the intensity of exercise questionnaire (PRETIE-Q): validity, reliability and gender invariance in Portuguese health club exercisers

The aim of the present study was to translate and adapt Preference for Tolerance Intensity Exercise Questionnaire Portuguese (PRETIE-Q-PT), analyze its psychometric properties (factorial validity with gender invariance analyses, reliability, temporal stability, construct validity). sample composed 445 participants (55.9% women), a mean age 29.6 years (SD = 8.2). To verify scale, structural equation modeling procedures were used. Results showed that an abbreviated 10-item scale presented good fit, convergent validity. Latent analysis between samples, sex, time points no differences. Construct tested self-reported exercise frequency, vitality, well-being, habit supported use PRETIE-Q-PT in settings, highlighting need professionals consider these intensity-related trait variables promotion pleasant experience. As general conclusion, seems be valid can used assess intensity-trait characteristics health club exercisers, may allow better adjust prescription subjective needs aiming achieve theoretically suggested pleasurable experiences.