Why the study?
Does high physical fitness improve resting cardiac vagal activity and carotid-cardiac baroreflex responsiveness in healthy young men?
Population
20 healthy young men (19-31 years of age), comprising 11 high-fit and 9 sedentary individuals.
Comparison
High fitness level vs Sedentary lifestyle
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports observational links between fitness and autonomic function in young men; leaves open causality and need for prospective training trials.
Does high physical fitness improve resting cardiac vagal activity and carotid-cardiac baroreflex responsiveness in healthy young men?
High physical fitness in young men is associated with augmented resting cardiac vagal activity and enhanced carotid-cardiac baroreflex sensitivity compared to a sedentary lifestyle.
Barney et al. (1988) studied this question.
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