Table 5.
Cerebral variables across testing time points between control and resistance exercise (n = 18).
| Variable | Condition | Baseline | Post-1 | Post-2 | Post-3 | Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean velocity (cm·s−1) | Control | 56 ± 5 | 56 ± 4 | 56 ± 4 | 56 ± 5 | 0.491 |
| RE | 57 ± 4 | 54 ± 4 | 55 ± 4 | 55 ± 4 | ||
| Pulsatility index | Control | 0.85 ± 0.03 | 0.85 ± 0.04 | 0.86 ± 0.03 | 0.84 ± 0.04 | 0.325 |
| RE | 0.87 ± 0.03 | 0.89 ± 0.03 | 0.84 ± 0.03 | 0.83 ± 0.03 | ||
| Resistance index (mmHg−1·cm·s−1) | Control | 1.79 ± 0.13 | 1.71 ± 0.12 | 1.68 ± 0.12 | 1.74 ± 0.12 | 0.162 |
| RE | 1.67 ± 0.11 | 1.76 ± 0.13 | 1.65 ± 0.10 | 1.72 ± 0.13 |