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High-intensity interval exercise promotes post-exercise hypotension of greater magnitude compared to moderate-intensity continuous exercise.

Flávia C PimentaFábio Tanil MontrezolVictor Zuniga DouradoLuís Fernando Marcelino da SilvaGabriela Alves BorbaWesley de Oliveira VieiraAlessandra Medeiros
Published in: European journal of applied physiology (2019)
Both exercise sessions produced PEH, but HIIE generated a greater magnitude of hypotension. The HIIE protocol performed in this study caused a greater cardiovascular stress during exercise; however, it was safe for the studied population and efficient for reducing BP after exercise.
Keyphrases
  • high intensity
  • physical activity
  • resistance training
  • randomized controlled trial
  • body composition