Relationships among morphological variables, cardiovascular fitness during exercise, and thermo-physiological responses under passive heat stress according to Sasang typology
Randomized trial examines cardiovascular fitness and physiological responses in males by Sasang typology, suggesting morphology plays a crucial role.
Key Points
This study aims to explore how Sasang constitutional types relate to morphological characteristics, cardiovascular fitness, and thermo-physiological responses to heat stress.
Twenty-four healthy males classified into four Sasang types based on a questionnaire.
Measurements included morphological characteristics, cardiovascular fitness (VO2max), and thermo-physiological responses during passive heat stress.
Statistical comparisons were made among the groups for various physiological metrics.
The TE group had smaller standardized VO2max than the SE and SY groups (P < 0.05).
Differences in thermoregulatory behavior to cold stress were noted between TE and SY groups (P < 0.05).
Heavier and fatter subjects exhibited lower maximum rectal temperature during passive heat stress (P < 0.05).