Table 4.
Changes in supine hemodynamic measures for the CON, LEX, and HEX groups following 24 weeks of resistance training or a control period.
| Variable | CON (N = 12) | LEX (N = 13) | HEX (N = 15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (beats min−1) | |||
| Pre-training | 62.4 ± 2.1 | 64.5 ± 1.3 | 63.9 ± 2.2 |
| Post-training | 63.3 ± 2.2 | 65.9 ± 1.8 | 60.9 ± 2.3 §,* |
| Percentage change (%) | 2.1 ± 3.3 | 2.2 ± 2.6 | −4.6 ± 3.0 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | |||
| Pre-training | 117.0 ± 4.5 | 118.6 ± 3.9 | 114.5 ± 4.0 |
| Post-training | 110.7 ± 4.8 § | 115.9 ± 3.7 | 110.1 ± 3.3 |
| Percentage change (%) | −5.4 ± 1.7 | −2.1 ± 1.5 | −3.3 ± 1.9 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | |||
| Pre-training | 73.3 ± 3.0 | 76.2 ± 2.6 | 69.9 ± 2.5 |
| Post-training | 70.4 ± 3.0 | 72.3 ± 2.6 | 63.9 ± 2.2 § |
| Percentage change (%) | −3.5 ± 1.5 | −4.6 ± 2.8 | −4.2 ± 1.4 |
Values are expressed as mean ± SEM; BP = blood pressure. * p < 0.05 vs. LEX by analysis of covariance with pre-training level and age as covariates. § p < 0.05 vs. pre-training.