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Cardiac Output
Cardiac output (CO) refers to the total amount of blood ejected by one of the ventricles in liters per minute (L/min). In a resting adult, CO ranges from 5 to 6 L/min, adjusting according to the body's metabolic requirements.
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Cardiac output (CO) is an integral aspect of human physiology, reflecting the heart's efficiency and responsiveness to the body's needs. It represents the volume of blood that the left or right ventricle ejects into the aorta or pulmonary trunk each minute. The CO is calculated by multiplying the heart rate (HR)—the number of heartbeats per minute—by the stroke volume (SV)—the amount of blood pumped out with each heartbeat.
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Cardiac Output II: Effect of Stroke Volume on Cardiac Output01:22

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Cardiac output (CO), the amount of blood the heart pumps per minute, is a parameter in cardiovascular physiology determined by stroke volume and heart rate. Stroke volume, the amount of blood pushed from one of the ventricles per heartbeat, is influenced by preload, afterload, and contractility.
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High-intensity interval training (HIIT) boosts maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) primarily by enhancing oxygen delivery through increased cardiac output. This finding holds true across various HIIT protocols, highlighting improved cardiovascular function.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Adaptations
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • Maximal oxygen uptake (V˙O2max) increases are common with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
  • The precise physiological adaptation driving these V˙O2max improvements remains unclear.
  • Understanding the mechanisms behind HIIT-induced V˙O2max gains is crucial for optimizing training strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the changes in V˙O2max and cardiac output (CO) following different periodized high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols.
  • To determine whether improvements in V˙O2max are linked to alterations in central (CO) or peripheral (a-vO2 difference) oxygen delivery.
  • To compare the effects of sprint interval training (SIT), high-volume interval training (HIITHI), and a periodized interval training (PER) program on V˙O2max and CO.

Main Methods:

  • Thirty-nine active participants underwent various HIIT protocols (SIT, HIITHI, PER) for 20 sessions after an initial 10-session HIIT block.
  • A control group (CON) did not participate in any training.
  • V˙O2max and maximal cardiac output (CO) were measured before, midway, and after the training intervention using progressive cycling to exhaustion.

Main Results:

  • All HIIT groups showed significant increases in V˙O2max compared to controls (P < 0.001).
  • These V˙O2max improvements were mediated by significant increases in maximal cardiac output (CO) (P = 0.04).
  • Maximal stroke volume increased significantly (P = 0.04), while maximal heart rate (P = 0.88) and arteriovenous O2 difference (P = 0.36) remained unchanged.

Conclusions:

  • Increases in V˙O2max following different HIIT regimens are primarily driven by enhanced oxygen delivery.
  • Improved cardiac output, specifically stroke volume, is the key cardiovascular adaptation responsible for greater V˙O2max.
  • HIIT effectively improves central cardiovascular function, leading to better oxygen transport capacity.