Abstract
AIMS
To analyze if different resistance training (machine vs free weight) would have different acute hypotensive effect in active and normotensive individuals.
METHODS
Fifteen male volunteers (39.2±2.5 years) performed two different resistance exercise protocols, one on machinery and one with free weights for the similar muscle groups and volume (sets x repetitions). Systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were measured at rest and during 60 minutes after the sessions.
RESULTS
There was no interaction between (treatments vs time) for SBP (F 70, 84 = 0.9445, p = 0.595) and DBP (F 70, 84 = 0.5743, p = 0.991). However, significant differences for time for SBP (F 14, 84 = 7.058, p = 0.001) and DBP (F 14, 84 = 3.296, p = 0.001), and treatment for SBP (F 5, 6 = 291.1, p = 0.001) and DBP (F 5, 6 = 13.29, p = 0.003) were varified.
CONCLUSION
Our findings indicate that both resistance training (machine or free weight) induce a similar hypotensive response for SBP in normotensive men.
Keywords:
systolic blood pressure; strength training; diastolic blood pressure
