In the authors' words
“Performing high intensity RT with lower loads and a higher number of repetitions seems to promote acute increases in sympathetic ANS activity, which may be related to cardiovascular stress.”
What was measured
- Blood pressure Mixed results
About the study
- Type
- Randomised trial
- Who took part
- Postmenopausal, hypertension
- How many
- 15
- Exercise
- Resistance training
- Cited
- 32 times, per Europe PMC
- PubMed ID
- 30165858
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