Why the study?
Evaluating functional states, adaptive capacity, and autonomic regulation of the heart in athletes is necessary given modern levels of sporting achievements.
Sport specialization influences autonomic regulation, with track and field athletes exhibiting predominant parasympathetic tone and team sport athletes showing predominant sympathetic tone.
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Autonomic differences by sport type are hypothesis-generating; prospective studies needed before clinical or training applications.
Альона Романюк (2018) studied this question.
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