Gender differences in heart rate variability among individuals undergoing regular resistance training : preliminary observations
Other Title(s)
اختلافات الجنسين في تغير معدل سرعة القلب عند الأشخاص الذين يقومون بانتظام بتمارين مقارنة : ملاحظات أولية
Joint Authors
Ramalho, Ellen S. V.
Souza Junior, Estevam L.
Magnani, Marciane
Braga, Valdir A.
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 17, Issue 2 (30 May. 2017), pp.209-212, 4 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2017-05-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Medicine
Sports sciences and physical education
Topics
Abstract EN
Frequency-domain analysis of heart rate variability (HRV) is an effective tool to evaluate autonomic balance.
This study aimed to investigate gender differences in HRV among individuals undergoing regular resistance training.
Methods: This preliminary cross-sectional study was conducted from April to September 2016 in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.
The low-frequency (LF), high-frequency (HF) and LF/HF ratio components of HRV spectral analysis were analysed among 22 men and 27 women undergoing regular resistance training.
Results: Among the male participants, the LF component was significantly increased compared to females in both the supine (1,171 ± 192 versus 545 ± 74 ms2; P = 0.0067) and upright (1,824 ± 260 versus 738 ± 133; P = 0.0011) positions.
The LF/HF ratio was also significantly increased in both positions among male participants (P <0.0500 each).
Conclusion: These preliminary data suggest a possible gender difference in the HRV of individuals undergoing resistance training
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ramalho, Ellen S. V.& Souza Junior, Estevam L.& Magnani, Marciane& Braga, Valdir A.. 2017. Gender differences in heart rate variability among individuals undergoing regular resistance training : preliminary observations. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.209-212.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-791817
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ramalho, Ellen S. V.…[et al.]. Gender differences in heart rate variability among individuals undergoing regular resistance training : preliminary observations. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 17, no. 2 (May. 2017), pp.209-212.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-791817
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ramalho, Ellen S. V.& Souza Junior, Estevam L.& Magnani, Marciane& Braga, Valdir A.. Gender differences in heart rate variability among individuals undergoing regular resistance training : preliminary observations. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2017. Vol. 17, no. 2, pp.209-212.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-791817
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 212
Record ID
BIM-791817