Sex-based comparison of the blood pressure, haemodynamic and cardiac autonomic adaptations following isometric exercise training in sedentary adults: a randomised controlled trial
While resting BP reductions were comparable between female and male participants, there was a greater autonomic response and a higher incidence of clinically important BP reductions in females, which could indicate a greater cardioprotective effect following IET. These findings highlight the importance of considering sex differences in the prescription and evaluation of exercise interventions for hypertension management.
Authors
- Harry T. Swift (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0499-5706)
- Neil A. Smart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8290-6409)
- Chris Farmer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1736-8242)
- D. A. Coleman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1861-322X)
- Jonathan D. Wiles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7790-8063)
- Charles R. Pedlar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3075-9101)
Institutions
- Canterbury Christ Church University (GB)
- English Institute of Sport (GB)
- University of Kent (GB)
- St Mary's University Twickenham London (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- University of New England (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjsem-2024-002431
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39