Exaggerated systolic blood pressure response to late-night low- and high-intensity resistance exercise in healthy young men

Determining the diurnal variation in the pressor response to resistance exercises is crucial for promoting safety. In this study, the systolic blood pressure response to low- and high-intensity dynamic resistance exercise was higher late at night than in the morning or afternoon in healthy young males. Our findings suggest that the pressor response to resistance exercise is heightened late at night. Therefore, the timing of exercise prescription may be considered in blood pressure management.