Influence of exercise order on blood pressure and heart rate variability after a strength training session

T. Figueiredo, P. Menezes, Mark S Kattenbraker, M. D. Polito, V. M. Reis, R. Simåo

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Abstract

The order of ST exercises has a significant impact on the cardiac autonomic nervous system and on post-exercise blood pressure response. ST beginning with lower body exercises and progressing toward upper body exercises are more likely to produce a lower cardiovascular stress. 
Original languageAmerican English
JournalThe Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Volume3
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Resistance training
  • Hypotension
  • Autonomous nervous system

Disciplines

  • Kinesiology
  • Sports Medicine
  • Sports Sciences

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