Physiological Rate of Recovery in Relation to Activity Level
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Date
2018Author
Kons, Kelly
Pye, Suzanne
Valley, Miriam
Miller, Allison
Bocanegra, Brandon
Menard, Tanner
Publisher
Journal of Advanced Student Sciences (JASS)
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The importance of physical activity is frequently mentioned in regards to improved health and
disease prevention; however, how often should one exercise and what type of exercise is most beneficial?
Previous studies have established that post exercise recovery rate is indicative of current physical fitness
and future health risks. In this study, the effect frequency and type of exercise on post exercise recovery
rate are further examined within a healthy college student population. It was hypothesized that individuals
who exercised 4-5 times a week would have the most efficient recovery times when measured by percent
change in heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Participants biked at a moderate pace on a
stationary bike for three minutes and their blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate were collected
and recorded post exercise. An ANOVA was used to compare the deviation from baseline for each
participant. Heart rate and respiratory rate showed a statistically significant change in participants,
specifically those who exercise greater than three times a week and participate in both aerobic and
anaerobic exercise had the most efficient recovery rate. Though the results of pulse pressure were
statistically significant, it was determined that the trends displayed were inconclusive. Due to the
significance of our data the null hypothesis was rejected. Overall the study showed that physiologically,
physical activity is most beneficial to individuals when a combination of anaerobic and aerobic exercise is
integrated into their workout regime for those who exercise more than three days per week.
Subject
Aerobic
Anaerobic
Autonomic Nervous System
Blood Pressure
Cardiovascular
Exercise
Respiration
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http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1793/81963Description
An article that appeared in JASS, issue 2018