Journal article
Sprint Interval Training: Recovery Format, Enjoyment and Blood Pressure in Inactive Men
Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Vol.10(3), pp.75-84
2021
Abstract
Background:
While the efficacy of sprint interval training (SIT) to provide positive health effects in inactive populations is established, feasibility is associated with enjoyment and safety, which are dependent on the acute physiological and perceptual responses. The recovery format likely influences physiological and perceptual responses that occur during and immediately after SIT. It was hypothesized that during SIT interspersed with active recovery periods, enjoyment and blood pressure (BP) values would be higher compared with passive recovery periods, in inactive participants.
Methods:
Twelve males (mean ± SD; age 23 ± 3 y) completed 3 exercise sessions on a cycle ergometer in a randomized order on separate days: (a) SIT with passive recovery periods between 4 bouts (SITPASS), (b) SIT with active recovery periods between 4 bouts (SITACT), and (c) SITACT with the 4 SIT bouts replaced with passive periods. BP was measured immediately after each bout and every 2 min during a 6 min recovery. Physical activity enjoyment was measured during postexercise recovery.
Results:
There were no significant differences in physical activity enjoyment or systolic BP between SITPASS and SITACT. Diastolic BP was lower during recovery in SITACT (P = 0.025) and SITPASS (P = 0.027), compared with resting BP. Furthermore, diastolic BP was lower after 6 min of recovery following SITPASS, compared with SITACT (P = 0.01).
Conclusion:
Exercise enjoyment and acute systolic BP responses were independent of SIT recovery format in inactive men. Reductions in diastolic BP were greater and more prolonged after SIT protocols that included passive recovery periods.
Details
- Title
- Sprint Interval Training: Recovery Format, Enjoyment and Blood Pressure in Inactive Men
- Authors
- Yuri Kriel (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyHugo A Kerhervé (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Sport Sciences - LegacyChristopher David Askew (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - LegacyColin Solomon (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Journal of Clinical Exercise Physiology, Vol.10(3), pp.75-84
- Publisher
- Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
- Date published
- 2021
- DOI
- 10.31189/2165-6193-10.3.75
- ISSN
- 2165-7629
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Sports & Exercise Science; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Human Factors and Sociotechnical Systems; Cancer Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99584905402621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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