The use of body mass index and waist-hip ratio for prediction for autonomic recovery from exercise
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Anthropometric variables have been associated with autonomic nervous system function. However, it’s unclear whether the measures of body mass index (BMI) or waist-hip ratio (WHR) can provide insight into its recovery. A total of 52 men (22.38 + 2.75 years) had resting heart rate variability (HRV) measured followed by a 30-minute submaximal exercise test, and 60-minute of HRV recovery recording. Participant data was divided into the following groups for analysis: G1: mass between 54 kg-74.6 kg; G2: mass between 75 -100.4 kg; G3: BMI between 18.6-24.9 kg/m2; G4: BMI between 25-29.9 kg/m2; G5: WHR between 0.73-0.829; G6: WHR between 0.83-0.93. When evaluating trial x time interactions, no significant interactions in the Mass groups (G1, G2) for lnrMSSD and lnHF as well as in the WHR groups (G3, G4) for lnrMSSD and lnHF were observed. The BMI groups (G5, G6) showed significant differences for lnrMSSD and lnHF. G5 recovered significantly faster at the 35-40 minute (p=0.044, 0.042), 45-50 minute (p=0.052, 0.025), and 55-60 minute (p=0.018, 0.041) time points. In conclusion, BMI was the strongest predictor for autonomic recovery following exercise. Overweight healthy physically active men presented delayed return to baseline levels.
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