Acute Exercise Effects on Arterial Stiffness and Cardiovagal Modulation in Adults

Launched by EGAS MONIZ - COOPERATIVA DE ENSINO SUPERIOR, CRL · Sep 24, 2024

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All participants were randomly assigned to 1 of 4 experimental conditions using a randomized block scheme (https://www.randomizer.org/). Participants completed 4 separate intervention sessions, each consisting of an initial rest, a group fitness class of either indoor cycling, resistance training, combined exercise training, or no exercise (CON), followed by a recovery period. A minimum of 72 hours between sessions was ensured. Body composition and cardiorespiratory fitness for each participant were evaluated before and after the CON session, respectively.

Each session began with 20 minute...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Physically active, as assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ)
• • Experience in both aerobic and resistance exercise (∼3-4 times/week, for more than 3 months).
• • Healthy or perceived to be healthy based on the sport's medical examination or the preparticipation screening process, Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PARQ+).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any form of cardiovascular disease
• • More than one cardiovascular disease risk factor
• • Resting hypertension (SBP \>140 mmHg, DBP \> 90 mmHg)
• • Any prescription medication use that may influence vascular and autonomic response to exercise
• • Being an athlete
• • Currently smoking.

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