Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise and Cardiovascular Response

Exercise significantly impacts cardiovascular response, which is crucial for understanding patient health and designing effective treatment plans.
Light to moderate physical activity initiates a series of interconnected responses in the body. The heart rate modestly increases in anticipation of the workout, followed by widespread vasodilation as oxygen consumption by skeletal muscles increases. This results in decreased peripheral resistance, increased capillary blood flow, and accelerated...

Exercise and Cardiac Output

Exercise and Cardiac Output

Regular physical activity is essential for maintaining cardiovascular health, with aerobic exercises being particularly effective. According to the American Heart Association, 150 minutes of moderate to intense aerobic exercise per week is recommended for a healthy heart. Aerobic activities may include brisk walking, running, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and swimming, ideally performed three to five times per week.
Sustained exercise increases the muscles' oxygen demand, which can be...

Exercise and Muscle Performance

Exercise and Muscle Performance

Exercise induces a range of adaptations in muscle tissue, depending on the type and duration of activity. Such physical training can be broadly categorized into two types: endurance exercises and resistance exercises.
Endurance exercises
Endurance exercises involve running, swimming, or cycling, which require repetitive movements with low force output. When a person engages in endurance exercise, a few noticeable changes occur in their skeletal muscles. For instance, the number of capillaries...

Exercise Stress Test

Exercise Stress Test

Introduction
Exercise stress testing, commonly known as a treadmill test, is a noninvasive procedure used to evaluate cardiovascular function and diagnose heart conditions.
Definition
An exercise stress test measures the heart's response to exertion using a treadmill or stationary bicycle. Chest electrodes record the heart's electrical activity through an ECG, and blood pressure is monitored regularly.
Purposes

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Actigraphy-derived sleep patterns in children and adolescents with persistent post-concussion symptoms: An exploratory study.

JSAMS plus·2026

Same author

The AuTOMATIC trial: a multicentre digitally-automated, Bayesian, adaptive, parallel, factorial randomised controlled trial of SMS reminders for childhood vaccination.

The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific·2026

Same author

A summary of the first Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Clinical Practice Guideline for the management of mild traumatic brain injury/concussion and persisting post-concussion symptoms.

Australian journal of general practice·2026

Same author

Mild traumatic brain injury and concussion and persisting post-concussion symptoms: new guidelines to support evidence-based assessment and management in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

The Medical journal of Australia·2025

Same author

Postconcussion Clinical Insomnia is Associated With Heightened Symptom Severity and Delayed Recovery in Children and Adolescents.

Pediatric neurology·2025

Same author

Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study.

The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation·2025

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

Children and exercise.

Andrew Fyffe¹, Rhonda Orr², Maree Cassimatis³

¹BExPhys, Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Research Coordinator, Sydney Children@s Hospitals Network, Children@s Hospital Institute of Sports Medicine, Children@s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, NSW; Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The@University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW.

Australian Journal of General Practice

|March 4, 2024

Summary

Australian children need better exercise habits. This guide helps general practitioners (GPs) assess physical activity in youth and prescribe exercise for improved health outcomes.

More Related Videos

Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans

Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans

Published on: October 17, 2018

Calculating Heart Rate Variability from ECG Data from Youth with Cerebral Palsy During Active Video Game Sessions

Calculating Heart Rate Variability from ECG Data from Youth with Cerebral Palsy During Active Video Game Sessions

Published on: June 5, 2019

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2025

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Physical Activity Measurement in Children Accepting Table Tennis Training

Published on: July 27, 2022

Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans

Conducting Maximal and Submaximal Endurance Exercise Testing to Measure Physiological and Biological Responses to Acute Exercise in Humans

Published on: October 17, 2018

Calculating Heart Rate Variability from ECG Data from Youth with Cerebral Palsy During Active Video Game Sessions

Calculating Heart Rate Variability from ECG Data from Youth with Cerebral Palsy During Active Video Game Sessions

Published on: June 5, 2019

Area of Science:

Pediatric Health
Exercise Science
Public Health

Background:

Exercise significantly improves health outcomes in children and adolescents.
Physical activity habits established in youth often persist into adulthood.
Australian children are not meeting recommended physical activity guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

Equip general practitioners (GPs) with tools for basic exercise assessment in pediatric populations.
Provide understanding of core principles for exercise prescription in children and adolescents.
Address exercise prescription for both general and special pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

Discusses simple methods for assessing physical activity levels in children and adolescents.
Highlights the importance of tailored exercise prescription.
Emphasizes the benefits of exercise for physical, psychological, and social well-being.

Main Results:

GPs face time constraints that can limit comprehensive exercise assessments.
Simple assessment methods can be integrated into routine practice.
Appropriate exercise prescription is crucial for maximizing health benefits.

Conclusions:

GPs can play a vital role in promoting physical activity in pediatric patients.
Addressing exercise is essential for preventing and managing chronic conditions.
Intervention is needed to improve physical activity levels in Australian children and adolescents.