To compare the differences in autonomic function recovery after acute exercise in non-athletes and athletes to provide a basis for training prescription. Not Specified
Conditions
Interventions
All participants (normal weight non-athletes, obese non-athletes and athletes) will perform a sprint-interval exercise (SIE, 4 x 30-s all-out sprints with 4-min recovery), resistance exercise (RES, 1
Sponsors
Macau Polytechnic Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Non-athletes: 1. Male non-athletes who occasionally participate in recreational sports activities 2. Aged 20-30 years 3. Divided into two groups according to their obesity status, with cut-off for obesity set at the percentage of body fat of =25%: normal weight non-athlete and obese non-athlete groups. Athletes: 1. Macao-trained endurance runners who participate in competitive endurance races with regular endurance training of an average of at least 5 days/week and 60 min/day for the previous 3 years or more 2. Aged 20-30 years (20-30 years old) will be recruited to participate in this study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Hormonal, orthopaedic, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension identified by a medical screen 2. Smokers 3. On medication or dietary supplements of various types
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure will be measured using an ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) at 0-120 min post-exercise, for one night's sleep, and 12-14 h post-exercise. | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate variability will be measured using a Holter electrocardiogram device at 0-120 min post-exercise, for one night's sleep, and 12-14 h post-exercise. | — |
Countries
Macao
Outcome results
None listed