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  • Exercise Physiology
  • Cardiovascular Regulation
  • Sports Science

Background:

  • The heart rate slow component (scHR) is an intensity-dependent heart rate increase during constant exercise, partially independent of metabolic rate (V˙O2).
  • Failure to account for scHR in exercise prescription can lead to a reduction in metabolic intensity over time.
  • scHR has been observed in both young and older adults during constant-workload exercise.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the heart rate slow component (scHR) across varying exercise intensities, sexes, and age groups.
  • To develop and validate a predictive equation for scHR to maintain consistent metabolic stimulus during aerobic exercise.
  • To provide a tool for dynamic adjustment of heart rate targets during exercise sessions.

Main Methods:

  • 66 participants (35 female, mean age 35 ± 13 yrs) underwent a ramp test to determine respiratory thresholds and V˙O2max.
  • Participants completed six 9-minute constant exercise bouts at different intensities.
  • scHR was calculated using linear fitting from the 5th minute of exercise; a multiple-linear regression equation was developed and validated on an independent sample.

Main Results:

  • scHR demonstrated a positive correlation with exercise intensity and was significantly higher in males (p < 0.05).
  • A predictive equation (r2 = 0.54) was developed using relative exercise intensity to RCP, age, and sex: scHR = -0.0514 + (0.0240 × relative intensity) - (0.0172 × age) - (0.347 × Sex [males=0, females=1]).
  • The equation showed excellent validity in an independent sample, with high correlation (r2 = 0.98), no bias (-0.01 bpm·min-1), and fair precision (±4.09 bpm·min-1).

Conclusions:

  • The dynamic of scHR can be accurately predicted in a diverse population by considering relative intensity, sex, and age.
  • The developed equation enables dynamic adjustment of heart rate targets, preventing unintended reductions in training load.
  • This approach ensures the maintenance of the desired metabolic stimulus (V˙O2) throughout continuous aerobic exercise sessions.