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[Autonomic nervous system adaptation during physical exercise].

L Bernardi1, M F Piepoli

  • 1Dipartimento di Medicina Interna, Università degli Studi, Pavia. lbern1ps@unipv.it

Italian Heart Journal. Supplement : Official Journal of the Italian Federation of Cardiology
|October 5, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Physical exercise impacts the autonomic nervous system, shifting from parasympathetic withdrawal to sympathetic activation. This review explores these autonomic responses and training effects in healthy individuals and heart failure patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Exercise Science
  • Autonomic Nervous System Regulation

Context:

  • Physical exercise involves complex physiological interactions to maintain homeostasis.
  • The autonomic nervous system (ANS) exhibits a dual response during exercise, initially characterized by parasympathetic withdrawal and subsequently by sympathetic activation.
  • These ANS modifications are crucial for regulating vital functions like respiration, thermoregulation, and oxygen transport.

Purpose:

  • To review the physiological mechanisms underlying the autonomic nervous system's response to physical exercise.
  • To examine the effects of physical training on the autonomic nervous system in both healthy subjects and patients with heart failure.

Summary:

  • During exercise, the autonomic nervous system (ANS) transitions from parasympathetic withdrawal to sympathetic activation as intensity and duration increase.

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  • These autonomic changes modulate cardiac function, vascular tone, and tissue metabolism to meet the body's demands.
  • The review synthesizes current knowledge on exercise-induced autonomic responses and the adaptive effects of physical training.

    • Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of the autonomic nervous system's role in exercise physiology.
    • Highlights the importance of understanding autonomic adaptations for managing cardiovascular health.
    • Offers insights into the potential benefits of physical training for individuals with and without heart failure.