Key result
A 4-week tactical circuit training program significantly reduced brachial systolic blood pressure by 4.6% and improved flow-mediated dilation by 28.7% in firefighters, whereas traditional resistance training did not.
Why the study?
Does tactical circuit training improve cardiovascular risk factors and vascular health more than resistance training in firefighters?
Cohort (n=37)
No
Does tactical circuit training improve cardiovascular risk factors and vascular health more than resistance training in firefighters?
A 4-week tactical circuit training program improves blood pressure and vascular endothelial function more effectively than traditional resistance training in firefighters.
< 0.05). These data suggest that 4 weeks of a CT program improves several CVD-risk factors and may be more beneficial.
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McLaughlin et al. (2021) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular disease risk in firefighters (n=37). Tactical circuit training vs. Resistance training was evaluated on Brachial systolic blood pressure (-4.6%, 95% CI 3.49-7.93, p=0.001). A 4-week tactical circuit training program significantly reduced brachial systolic blood pressure by 4.6% and improved flow-mediated dilation by 28.7% in firefighters, whereas traditional resistance training did not.
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