Why the study?
The study sought to expand upon prior investigations examining patterns of vagally mediated heart rate variability and perceived exertion as a function of BMI in response to and recovery from exercise.
Does high BMI affect vagally mediated heart rate variability reactivity and recovery following graded exercise?
Population
Individuals stratified by BMI into low, moderate, and high groups
Comparison
Low vs moderate vs high BMI groups during and after graded exercise
Authors
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High BMI linked to greater vmHRV drop and incomplete recovery; leaves open whether this informs exercise guidance in obesity.
Does high BMI affect vagally mediated heart rate variability reactivity and recovery following graded exercise?
High BMI is associated with maladaptive patterns of parasympathetic nervous system reactivity and recovery following physical exercise.
Gerardo et al. (2018) studied this question.
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