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Exercise Training Protocols in Rabbits Applied in Cardiovascular Research.
Wilson M Lozano1, Germán Parra1,2, Oscar J Arias-Mutis1,2,3
1Department of Physiology, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|July 30, 2020
Summary
Rabbit exercise protocols reveal normal physiological adaptations to acute exercise, offering a cost-effective model for human-like pathophysiological studies. Careful consideration of training parameters is crucial for research outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Animal Models
Background:
- Rabbit exercise protocols evaluate physiological and biomechanical responses to exercise.
- Physiological changes observed are adaptive stress responses to maintain homeostasis.
- The rabbit model offers physiological similarities to humans and is cost-effective.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and analyze rabbit exercise training protocols.
- To identify physiological adaptations in rabbits from exercise.
- To focus on cardiovascular adaptations in response to exercise.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of experimental applications of rabbit exercise protocols.
- Analysis of physiological adaptations reported in studies.
- Identification of key training parameters (volume, intensity, rest).
Main Results:
- Rabbit models demonstrate adaptive physiological changes post-exercise.
- Exercise protocols can induce human-relevant pathophysiological alterations.
- Cardiovascular adaptations are a significant area of study.
Conclusions:
- Rabbit exercise protocols are valuable for studying physiological and cardiovascular adaptations.
- Careful protocol design considering variables like age and training parameters is essential.
- The rabbit model provides a cost-effective approach for exercise physiology research.
