the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of moderate rhythm of music on perceived exertion and heart rate during different intensities of endurance training in young male athletes. 10 male athletic students (mean + sd age 21.6±2.60 years) were voluntarily selected. the present study was conducted in a crossover design with and without music. the results showed no significant differen...

The measurement of heart rate (HR) during acute exercise is one of the most common and pragmatic methods for estimating exercise intensity and prescribing exercise training thresholds [2, 17], although some studies suggest that the linear relationship between HR and oxygen consumption is sometimes altered [5]. Similarly, heart rate recovery following acute maximal or sub-maximal exercise is a c...

OBJECTIVE To examine the aerobic intensity level and pacing pattern during the 6-min walk test (6MWT) in persons with multiple sclerosis, taking into account time of day, fatigue, disability level and multiple sclerosis subtype. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS Eighty multiple sclerosis patients (Expanded Disability Status Scale, EDSS ≤ 6.5). METHODS Participants performed ...

OBJECTIVES We sought to determine a generalized equation for predicting maximal heart rate (HRmax) in healthy adults. BACKGROUND The age-predicted HRmax equation (i.e., 220 - age) is commonly used as a basis for prescribing exercise programs, as a criterion for achieving maximal exertion and as a clinical guide during diagnostic exercise testing. Despite its importance and widespread use, the...

Background Leg-press machines are widely employed for musculoskeletal conditioning of the lower-limbs and they provide cardiovascular benefits for resistance training in cardiac patients. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a dynamic leg press (DLP) for incremental cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) and to compare the results with those obtained using a cycle ergometer (...

Our pilot study in a young adult Australian cohort aimed to investigate potential associations between CD36 polymorphisms (rs1527479 and rs1984112), fat oxidation and cardiovascular disease risk. CD36 genotype was associated with fat oxidation during sub-maximal exercise, resting heart rate and blood pressure, indicating increased chronic disease risk in this otherwise healthy cohort.