Hemodynamic Response During Different Modalities of Resistance Training in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Thomas Schmidt, Elisa Mirti, Hans-Georg Predel et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the hemodynamic responses during different resistance training modalities in 182 adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD). The study found that resistance training is safe and leads to increases in heart rate and systolic blood pressure, but there were no significant differences between low-intensity longer-duration and high-intensity shorter-duration training modalities.
Key findings
- Resistance training resulted in an increase in heart rate and systolic blood pressure during exercise.
- No statistically significant difference in heart rate change between low-longer and high-shorter modalities (mean difference = 1.23 beats/min).
- No significant difference in systolic blood pressure change between the two modalities (mean difference = 12.57 mm Hg).
Why it matters
Understanding the hemodynamic responses to different resistance training modalities can help clinicians design safer and more effective exercise programs for patients with cardiovascular disease, potentially improving their quality of life and cardiovascular function.