Table 3.
Baseline percentage change of hemodynamic parameters during low-load (LL) resistance exercise (RE) and high load (HL)-RE.
| Parameter Load | Δ First Set vs. Baseline | Δ Second Set vs. Baseline | Δ Third Set vs. Baseline | Δ Post-Exercise vs. Baseline | Interaction Time × Load p (η2) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR (%) | 40% 1-RM | 23 (10) | 25 (10) | 25 (10) | 1 (−1, 4) | 0.318 (0.029) |
| 80% 1-RM | 24 (12) | 24 (12) | 25 (12) | 1 (−2, 4) | ||
| HR oxi. (%) | 40% 1-RM | 26 (20, 38) | 29 (10) | 32 (13) | 2 (−3, 4) | 0.019 (0.080) |
| 80% 1-RM | 25 (18, 34) | 28 (11) | 28 (11) * | 2 (−3, 4) | ||
| SBP (%) | 40% 1-RM | 10 (8) | 11 (9) | 12 (8, 18) | 0 (6) | 0.112 (0.048) |
| 80% 1-RM | 10 (9) | 13 (11) | 11 (6,18) | 1 (6) | ||
| DBP (%) | 40% 1-RM | 0 (−3, 4) | −1 (−7, 2) | −2 (7) | 0 (−4, 2) | 0.933 (0.004) |
| 80% 1-RM | −1 (5, 2) | −3 (−7, 3) | −4 (8) | −2 (−6, 1) | ||
Data are expressed as mean (SD) or as median (Q1, Q3). η2: partial eta squared; Δ: percentage change; HR: heart rate; oxi.: pulse oximeter; SBP/DBP: systolic/diastolic blood pressure. * Significantly different compared to LL-RE.