Key result
Long-term physical training in athletes was associated with significantly higher high-frequency power during rest and postexercise compared to nonathletes (p < 0.05).
Why the study?
Does long-term physical training (being an athlete) improve autonomic function and HRV response to dynamic exercise compared to nonathletes?
Cross-Sectional (n=13)
Does long-term physical training (being an athlete) improve autonomic function and HRV response to dynamic exercise compared to nonathletes?
p-value: p=< 0.05
Long-term physical training in athletes is associated with enhanced vagal activity, evidenced by higher high-frequency HRV power at rest and faster recovery post-exercise.
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Should not yet change exercise recommendations; leaves open causal effects of training on autonomic function.
Shin et al. (1995) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy (n=13). Long-term physical training (athlete status) vs. Nonathletes was evaluated on Heart rate and high-frequency (HF) power of heart rate variability during rest and postexercise (p=< 0.05). Long-term physical training in athletes was associated with significantly higher high-frequency power during rest and postexercise compared to nonathletes (p < 0.05).
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