Key result
Continuous plank exercise elicited significantly higher metabolic and cardiovascular responses, including a greater increase in %VO2max/kg (33.5 vs 27.7, P=0.043), compared to intermittent plank exercise.
Why the study?
Plank exercise is understudied regarding its metabolic and cardiovascular responses, restricting its application particularly in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to safety concerns.
Does continuous versus intermittent plank exercise elicit different metabolic and cardiovascular responses in healthy young males?
Population
11 male recreational-level college students
Comparison
Continuous plank exercise vs intermittent plank exercise
Design
Repeated measures study
Authors
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Plank exercises elicit safe-magnitude responses in healthy youth; leaves open whether intermittent protocols warrant preference in mild cardiovascular disease.
Observational (n=11)
No
Does continuous versus intermittent plank exercise elicit different metabolic and cardiovascular responses in healthy young males?
Absolute Event Rate: 33.5% vs 27.7%
p-value: p=0.043
Continuous plank exercise induces greater cardiovascular and metabolic stress than intermittent plank exercise, suggesting intermittent protocols may be preferable for patients with mild cardiovascular diseases.
Huang et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Healthy recreational-level males (n=11). Continuous plank exercise vs. Intermittent plank exercise was evaluated on %VO2max/kg from 40% duration (p=0.043). Continuous plank exercise elicited significantly higher metabolic and cardiovascular responses, including a greater increase in %VO2max/kg (33.5 vs 27.7, P=0.043), compared to intermittent plank exercise.
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