Abstract:Introduction: It is known that physical exercise is beneficial and precipitates adjustments to the autonomic nervous system. However, the effect of exercise on cardiac autonomic modulation in children, despite its importance, is poorly investigated. Objective: To bring together current information about the effects of exercise on heart rate variability in healthy and obese children. Methods: The literature update was performed through a search for articles in the following databases; PubMed, PEDro, SciELO and … Show more
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