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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Health
  • Human Physiology

Background:

  • Post-dynamic resistance exercise hypotension (PREH) is a known phenomenon.
  • Limited data exists on the variability of PREH and its influencing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify the interindividual variation in PREH.
  • To identify predictors of PREH magnitude related to individual characteristics and exercise protocols.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of data from 131 participants across seven controlled trials.
  • Inclusion of dynamic resistance exercise and control sessions.
  • Assessment of interindividual variation using standard deviation of individual responses (SD_IR).
  • Linear regression analyses to determine predictors of PREH.

Main Results:

  • Moderate interindividual variation observed for systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) reduction.
  • Higher baseline SBP and increased number of sets were significant predictors for systolic PREH.
  • Higher baseline DBP and greater exercise volume (exercises * sets * reps) predicted greater diastolic PREH.

Conclusions:

  • PREH exhibits considerable interindividual variability.
  • Individuals with higher baseline blood pressure experience greater PREH.
  • Exercise protocols involving more sets and higher volume are associated with larger PREH magnitude.