Beneficial impacts of physical activity on heart rate variability: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ouahiba El-MalahiDarya MohajeriRaluca MincuAlexander BäuerleKorbinian RothenaicherRamtin KnuschkeChristos RammosTienush RassafJulia Lortz

Published in: PloS one (2024)

We were able to demonstrate the positive impact of physical activity on HRV, especially in patients with CHF. Cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs need to be individualized to identify the most beneficial method of training for improving the prognosis of patients with CVD.

Keyphrases

physical activity
heart rate variability
heart rate
body mass index
high intensity
blood pressure
virtual reality
depressive symptoms