Order Effects of Resistance and Stretching Exercises on Hemodynamic Responses in Healthy Adults

• Published in: Journal of exercise physiology online Vol. 21; no. 4; p. 79
• Main Authors: Behm, David G, Monteiro, Estevao R, Araujo, Gleisson S, Reis, Michel S, Vianna, Jeferson M, Fiuza, Aline G, Telles, Luiz Guilherme S, Gomes, Thiago M, Novaes, Jefferson S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Duluth American Society of Exercise Physiologists 01-08-2018
• Subjects: Adults; Analysis; Heart rate; Stretching exercises; Weight training; Brazil
• ISSN: 1097-9751; 1097-9751

Araujo GS, Behm DG, Monteiro ER, Fiuza AG, Telles LGS, Gomes TM, Vianna JM, Reis MS, Novaes JS. Order Effects of Resistance and Stretching Exercises on Hemodynamic Responses in Healthy Adults. JEPonline 2018;21(4):79-89. The purpose of the present study was to compare the acute effect of different combinations of stretching (SE) and resistance exercises (RE) on hemodynamic responses of healthy adults. Twenty normotensive men, recreationally trained in strength were randomized into five experimental conditions, which included: (a) SE followed by RE no rest (SE+RE); (b) RE followed by SE no rest (RE+SE); (c) SE between RE sets (SBE); (d) SE isolated; and (e) RE isolated. Heart rate (HR), rate pressure product (RPP), and oxygen saturation (Sp[O.sub.2]) were collected for 15-min before and 60-min after each experimental session (Post-15, Post-30, Post-45, and Post-60). The SE+RE HR and RPP significantly exceeded baseline measures at Post-15 and Post-30. The SBE RPP and HR significantly exceeded baseline measures at Post-15. The RPP and HR associated with RE was significantly greater than baseline at Post-15 and Post-30. The SE RPP was significantly lower than baseline at Post-15, Post-30, Post-35, and Post-60. The SE HR significantly decreased versus baseline measures at Post-30 and Post-45. The findings indicate that SE+RE, SBE, and RE increase cardiovascular workload, which has important implications for prescription and implementation in both rehabilitation and athletic populations. Key Words: Flexibility; Heart Rate; Performance; Strength Training