TABLE 2.
Hemodynamic variables assessed at rest in both experimental sessions, bright light (BL) and dim light (DL).
| Baseline | Pre‐exercise | Ps | Pt | P s x t | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | |||||
| BL | 122 ± 11 | 122 ± 11 | 0.53 | 0.20 | 0.60 |
| DL | 120 ± 12 | 122 ± 8 | |||
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | |||||
| BL | 67 ± 7 | 71 ± 6 a | 0.40 | <0.01 | 0.30 |
| DL | 66 ± 7 | 71 ± 7 a | |||
| Mean BP (mmHg) | |||||
| BL | 85 ± 7 | 88 ± 6 a | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.64 |
| DL | 83 ± 7 | 87 ± 5 a | |||
| Heart rate (bpm) | |||||
| BL | 63 ± 9 | 61 ± 11 a | 0.25 | < 0.01 | 0.58 |
| DL | 62 ± 8 | 60 ± 8 a | |||
| Rate‐pressure‐product (mmHg × bpm) | |||||
| BL | 7740 ± 1544 | 7568 ± 1580 a | 0.58 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| DL | 7491 ± 1171 | 7376 ± 1132 a | |||
Note: Data are shown as mean ± SD.
Abbreviations: BP, blood pressure; s, session; t, time.
a
Significantly different from baseline (p ≤ 0.05).