Cardiac autonomic responses during upper versus lower limb resistance exercise in healthy elderly men

Conclusions: Cardiac autonomic change occurred from 30% of 1RM regardless of RE limb. However, there was more pronounced sympathetic increase and vagal decrease for upper limb exercise than for lower limb exercise. These results provide a basis for more effective prescription of RE to promote health in this population.
Source: Revista Brasileira de Fisioterapia - Category: Physiotherapy Source Type: research