scholarly journals A Cloth Facemask Causes No Major Respiratory or Cardiovascular Perturbations during Moderate to Heavy Exercise

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Mendes Guardieiro ◽  
Gabriel Barreto ◽  
Felipe Miguel Marticorena ◽  
Tamires Nunes Oliveira ◽  
Luana Farias de Oliveira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
Heavy Exercise ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Inspiratory Capacity ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Respiratory Compensation ◽  
Shallow Breathing ◽  
Harmful Effects

Objectives: To investigate whether wearing a cloth facemask could affect physiological and perceptual responses to exercise at distinct exercise intensities in non-trained men and women. Methods: In a crossover design, participants (17 men and 18 women) underwent a progressive square-wave test at four intensities (i. at 80% of the ventilatory anerobic threshold [80%VAT]; ii. at VAT; iii. at the respiratory compensation point [RCP]; iv. at exercise peak [Peak] to exhaustion), with or without a triple-layered cloth mask (Mask or No-Mask). Several physiological, metabolic and perceptual measures were analyzed. Results: Mask reduced inspiratory capacity at all exercise intensities vs. No-Mask (p<0.0001), irrespective of sex. Mask reduced respiratory frequency vs. No-Mask (p=0.001) at Peak (-8.3 breaths/min; CI: -5.8, -10.8), RCP (-6.9 breaths/min; CI: -4.6, -9.2) and VAT (-6.5 breaths/min; CI: -4.1, -8.8), but not at Baseline or at 80%VAT. Mask also reduced tidal volume (p<0.0001) at both RCP (-0.5L; CI: -0.3, -0.6) and Peak (-0.8L; CI: -0.6, -0.9), but not at Baseline, 80%VAT or VAT. Shallow breathing index was increased with Mask at Peak compared to No-Mask (11.3; CI: 7.5, 15.1), but not at any other intensities. Mask did not change heart rate, lactate, ratings of perceived exertion, blood pressure or oxygen saturation. Conclusions: Wearing a cloth facemask during exercise at moderate to heavy intensities is unlikely to incur significant respiratory or cardiovascular changes, irrespective of sex. These data can inform new exercise recommendations for health during the COVID-19 pandemic and debunk unfounded allegations of harmful effects of masks during exercise. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT04887714

Ratings of perceived exertion at the lactate threshold in trained and untrained men and women

1987 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 354???362 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOHN J. DEMELLO ◽  
KIRK J. CURETON ◽  
ROBIN E. BOINEAU ◽  
MAYA M. SINGH
Keyword(s):  
Lactate Threshold ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Men And Women

Does Sodium-Bicarbonate Ingestion Improve Simulated Judo Performance?

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guilherme Giannini Artioli ◽  
Bruno Gualano ◽  
Desiré Ferreira Coelho ◽  
Fabiana Braga Benatti ◽  
Alessandra Whyte Gailey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Lactate Concentration ◽  
Blood Lactate Concentration ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Mean Power ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Improved Performance

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether pre exercise sodium-bicarbonate ingestion improves judo-related performance. The study used 2 different protocols to evaluate performance: 3 bouts of a specific judo test (n = 9) and 4 bouts of the Wingate test for upper limbs (n = 14). In both protocols athletes ingested 0.3 g/kg of sodium bicarbonate or placebo 2 h before the tests. Blood samples were collected to determine lactate level, and levels of perceived exertion were measured throughout the trials. The study used a double-blind, counterbalanced, crossover design. Ingestion of sodium bicarbonate improved performance in Bouts 2 and 3 of Protocol 1 (P < 0.05), mean power in Bouts 3 and 4 of Protocol 2 (P < 0.05), and peak power in Bout 4 of Protocol 2 (P < 0.05). Ingestion of bicarbonate increased lactate concentration in Protocol 1 (P < 0.05) but not in Protocol 2. Ratings of perceived exertion did not differ between treatments. In conclusion, sodium bicarbonate improves judo-related performance and increases blood lactate concentration but has no effect on perceived exertion.

Evidence for central command activation of the human insular cortex during exercise

2003 ◽  
Vol 94 (5) ◽  
pp. 1726-1734 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. W. Williamson ◽  
R. McColl ◽  
D. Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Insular Cortex ◽  
Emission Computed Tomography ◽  
Central Command ◽  
Handgrip Exercise ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Blood Pressure Elevation ◽  
Cuff Occlusion

The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether central command activated regions of the insular cortex, independent of muscle metaboreflex activation and blood pressure elevations. Subjects ( n = 8) were studied during 1) rest with cuff occlusion, 2) static handgrip exercise (SHG) sufficient to increase mean blood pressure (MBP) by 15 mmHg, and 3) post-SHG exercise cuff occlusion (PECO) to sustain the 15-mmHg blood pressure increase. Data were collected for heart rate, MBP, ratings of perceived exertion and discomfort, and regional cerebral blood flow (rCBF) by using single-photon-emission computed tomography. When time periods were compared when MBP was matched during SHG and PECO, heart rate (7 ± 3 beats/min; P < 0.05) and ratings of perceived exertion (15 ± 2 units; P < 0.05) were higher for SHG. During SHG, there were significant increases in rCBF for hand sensorimotor (9 ± 3%), right inferior posterior insula (7 ± 3%), left inferior anterior insula (8 ± 2%), and anterior cingluate regions (6 ± 2%), not found during PECO. There was significant activation of the inferior (ventral) thalamus and right inferior anterior insular for both SHG and PECO. Although prior studies have shown that regions of the insular cortex can be activated independent of mechanoreflex input, it was not presently assessed. These findings provide evidence that there are rCBF changes within regions of the insular and anterior cingulate cortexes related to central command per se during handgrip exercise, independent of metaboreflex activation and blood pressure elevation.

scholarly journals Effect of Pregabalin on Cardiovascular Responses to Exercise and Postexercise Pain and Fatigue in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea T. White ◽  
Kathleen C. Light ◽  
Lucinda Bateman ◽  
Ronald W. Hughen ◽  
Timothy A. Vanhaitsma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Cardiovascular Responses ◽  
Crossover Design ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Sympathetically Maintained Pain ◽  
Subjective Responses ◽  
Sympathetic Nervous ◽  
Symptom Changes

Pregabalin, an approved treatment for fibromyalgia (FM), has been shown to decrease sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activity and inhibit sympathetically maintained pain, but its effects on exercise responses have not been reported. Methods. Using a randomized double-blind crossover design, we assessed the effect of 5 weeks of pregabalin (versus placebo) on acute cardiovascular and subjective responses to moderate exercise in 19 FM patients. Blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during exercise and ratings of pain, physical fatigue, and mental fatigue before, during, and for 48 hours after exercise were compared in patients on pregabalin versus placebo and also versus 18 healthy controls. Results. On placebo, exercise RPE and BP were significantly higher in FM patients than controls (p<0.04). Pregabalin responders (n=12, defined by patient satisfaction and symptom changes) had significantly lower exercise BP, HR, and RPE on pregabalin versus placebo (p<0.03) and no longer differed from controls (p>0.26). Cardiovascular responses of nonresponders (n=7) were not altered by pregabalin. In responders, pregabalin improved ratings of fatigue and pain (p<0.04), but negative effects on pain and fatigue were seen in nonresponders. Conclusions. These preliminary findings suggest that pregabalin may normalize cardiovascular and subjective responses to exercise in many FM patients.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of the ‘Isometric Exercise Scale’ (IES) for measuring ratings of perceived exertion during continuous isometric exercise

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
John W. D. Lea ◽  
Jamie M. O’Driscoll ◽  
Damian A. Coleman ◽  
Jonathan D. Wiles
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Exercise Intensity ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Isometric Exercise ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Intra Class Correlation ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Specialist Knowledge

AbstractIsometric exercise (IE) interventions are an effective non-medical method of reducing arterial blood pressure (BP). Current methods of prescribing and controlling isometric exercise intensity often require the use of expensive equipment and specialist knowledge. However, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) may provide a more accessible means of monitoring exercise intensity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the validity of a specific Isometric Exercise Scale (IES) during a continuous incremental IE test. Twenty-nine male participants completed four incremental isometric wall squat tests. Each test consisted of five 2-min stages of progressively increasing workload. Workload was determined by knee joint angle from 135° to 95°. The tests were continuous with no rest periods between the stages. Throughout the exercise protocol, RPE (IES and Borg’s CR-10), heart rate and blood pressure were recorded. A strong positive linear relationship was found between the IES and the CR-10 (r = 0.967). Likewise, strong positive relationships between the IES and wall squat duration (r = 0.849), HR (r = 0.819) and BP (r = 0.841) were seen. Intra-class correlation coefficients and coefficients of variations for the IES ranged from r = 0.81 to 0.91 and 4.5–54%, respectively, with greater reliability seen at the higher workloads. The IES provides valid and reliable measurements of RPE, exercise intensity, and the changes in physiological measures of exertion during continuous incremental IE; as such, the IES can be used as an accessible measure of exercise intensity during IE interventions.

Perceptual Responses to Deep Water Running and Treadmill Exercise

1996 ◽  
Vol 83 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley P. Brown ◽  
Linda F. Chitwood ◽  
Kim R. Beason ◽  
Deena R. McLemore
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Deep Water ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Treadmill Exercise ◽  
Open Circuit ◽  
Discrete Variables ◽  
Point Scale ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Deep Water Running

Perceived exertion during deep water running and treadmill exercise was measured to examine gender and mode-specific responses. Deep water running to VO2 peak was performed in 3-min. stages at leg speeds controlled by a metronome. Treadmill exercise was performed at matched leg speeds. VO2 and heart rate were continuously monitored by open circuit spirometry and radiotelemetry. Perceived exertion was measured using Borg's 6–20 point scale. Statistical analyses were performed using multiple linear regression with dummy coded discrete variables. Ratings of perceived exertion were significantly higher during deep water running when exercising at equal leg speeds. Mean rated perceived exertion at each stage of the test for either exercise mode was not significantly different between men and women.

3×3 Basketball: Performance Characteristics and Changes During Elite Tournament Competition

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 1349-1356 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul G. Montgomery ◽  
Brendan D. Maloney
Keyword(s):  
Heart Rate ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Inertial Sensor ◽  
Ratings Of Perceived Exertion ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Percentage Difference ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Physiological Demands ◽  
Game Performance ◽  
Physical Preparation

Purpose: To determine the changes in game performance during tournament play of elite 3×3 basketball. Methods: A total of 361 men and 208 women competing in selected international tournaments had game demands assessed by wearable technology (global positioning system, inertial sensor, and heart rate) along with postgame blood lactate and perceived responses. Differences in the means for selected variables between games were compared using magnitude-based inferences and reported with effect size and associated confidence limits (CL), along with the percentage difference (ES; ±90% CL, %difference) of log-transformed data. Results: No clear differences were seen over a tournament period in PlayerLoad™ or PlayerLoad·minute−1. Tournament competition elicits variable changes between games for all inertial measures. Average peak heart rate was 198 (10) and 198 (9) beats·min−1, and average game heart rate was 164 (12) and 165 (18) beats·min−1 for men and women, respectively, with no change between games. Average game lactate was 6.3 (2.4) and 6.1 (2.2) mmol·L−1 for men and women, respectively. Average game ratings of perceived exertion were 5.7 (2.1) and 5.4 (2.0) AU for men and women, respectively. Although lactate and ratings of perceived exertion were variable between games, there was no difference over a tournament. Conclusions: The physical and physiological demands of elite 3×3 games over the duration of a tournament are similar regardless of pool or championship rounds. This may imply that maintaining technical and strategic aspects leads to success rather than minimizing fatigue through superior physical preparation. However, the physiological responses are high; caution is warranted in being underprepared for these demands in tournament play.

Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Reactivity

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Whited ◽  
Kevin T. Larkin
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Gender Roles ◽  
Cardiovascular Reactivity ◽  
Task Type ◽  
Conflict Task ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Conflicting Evidence ◽  
Blood Pressure Responses

Sex differences in cardiovascular reactivity to stress are well documented, with some studies showing women having greater heart rate responses than men, and men having greater blood pressure responses than women, while other studies show conflicting evidence. Few studies have attended to the gender relevance of tasks employed in these studies. This study investigated cardiovascular reactivity to two interpersonal stressors consistent with different gender roles to determine whether response differences exist between men and women. A total of 26 men and 31 women were assigned to either a traditional male-oriented task that involved interpersonal conflict (Conflict Task) or a traditional female-oriented task that involved comforting another person (Comfort Task). Results demonstrated that women exhibited greater heart rate reactions than men independent of the task type, and that men did not display a higher reactivity than women on any measure. These findings indicate that sex of participant was more important than gender relevance of the task in eliciting sex differences in cardiovascular responding.

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