title: Effects of resistance training intensity, volume, and session format on the postexercise hypotensive response.
abstract: The effect of resistance exercise (RE) on the postexercise systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP) response in young men was investigated. Group 1 (G1) and group 2 (G2) performed three 6 repetition maximum (6RM) sets in a set repetition format for 5 and 6 exercises, respectively. G1 and G2 also performed a circuit and set repetition format session, respectively, using 50% of the 6RM for 3 sets of 12 repetitions (12-repetition protocol). SBP and DBP were determined before and up to 60 minutes postexercise. G1's postexercise SBP demonstrated a significant decrease from its preexercise SBP, lasting 50 minutes after both RE sessions. G2's postexercise SBP demonstrated a significant difference from its preexercise SBP after the 6RM and 12-repetition protocol, lasting 60 and 40 minutes, respectively. The only significant difference in the DBP from rest was at 10 minutes postexercise for G2 after the 12-repetition-per-set protocol. In summary, results indicate that RE intensity affects the duration, but not the magnitude, of the postexercise hypotensive response.
authors.affiliation: Gama Filho University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
authors.forename: Roberto
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Simão
authors.forename: Steven J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Fleck
authors.forename: Marcos
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Polito
authors.forename: Walace
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Monteiro
authors.forename: Paulo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Farinatti
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003971:Diastole / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods*; D012146:Rest / Q000502:physiology*; D013599:Systole / Q000502:physiology; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000502:physiology*