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The Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Resistance Training.
Ethan A Tabaie1, Akshay J Reddy2, Deeksha Mamidi3
1Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, University of California, Davis, Davis, USA.
Cureus
|January 10, 2022
Summary
Resistance exercise impacts arterial stiffness, but findings vary. Exercise order and intensity influence arterial stiffness, with potential clinical implications for heart disease risk assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Arterial stiffness is a critical physiological factor influenced by exercise.
- Inconsistent findings exist regarding the impact of resistance training on arterial stiffness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and reconcile conflicting findings on exercise and arterial stiffness.
- To explore the influence of exercise order and intensity on arterial stiffness.
Main Methods:
- Narrative review of existing literature on exercise and arterial stiffness.
- Analysis of studies examining resistance training protocols, exercise order, and intensity.
Main Results:
- Resistance training can increase arterial stiffness, particularly with unspecified protocols.
- Low-intensity resistance training preceding high-intensity training increases arterial stiffness.
- Intensity's effect is inconsistent: some studies show high-intensity increases and low-intensity decreases stiffness, while others show decreases regardless of intensity.
- Demographic factors (gender, age, diet) contribute to variability.
Conclusions:
- Exercise significantly impacts arterial stiffness, but results are complex and depend on training specifics.
- Understanding exercise variables is crucial for managing arterial stiffness.
- Increased arterial stiffness is a prognostic marker for coronary heart disease, highlighting clinical relevance.
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