Lower Body vs. Upper Body Resistance Training and Arterial Stiffness in Young Men

Li, Yanlei; Bopp, Micha; Botta, Francesca; Nussbaumer, Monique; Schäfer, Juliane; Roth, Ralf; Schmidt‐Trucksäss, Arno; Hanssen, Henner

doi:10.1055/s-0035-1549921

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“…The acute effects of one bout of resistance exercise on arterial stiffness can be different based on the exercising limbs. Li et al reported that one bout of upper-limb resistance exercise increased baPWV, but lower-limb resistance exercise did not increase central artery stiffness in young men [39]. Similarly, in young adults, one bout of lower-limb resistance exercise did not show any negative effect on central artery stiffness [40].…”

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Effect of Limb-Specific Resistance Training on Central and Peripheral Artery Stiffness in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

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This study aimed to investigate the effect of limb-specific resistance training on arterial stiffness in young adults. Twenty-four participants were randomly assigned to three groups: upper-limb resistance training (n = 8 (URT)), lower-limb resistance training (n = 8 (LRT)), and control group (n = 8 (CON)). Both URT and LRT groups performed the limb-specific resistance training at 70–80% of one-repetition maximum twice a week for 8 weeks. The aortic pulse wave velocity and augmentation index (AIx) were measured by the SphygmoCor XCEL to assess central artery stiffness. Peripheral artery stiffness was evaluated by brachial to radial artery pulse wave velocity (ArmPWV) and femoral to posterior tibial artery pulse wave velocity (LegPWV) using Doppler flowmeters. URT significantly reduced AIx (4.7 ± 3.0 vs. 0.3 ± 2.9%, pre vs. post, P = 0.01), and ArmPWV presented a tendency to decrease following URT (10.4 ± 0.3 vs. 8.6 ± 0.8 m/s, pre vs. post, P = 0.06). LRT showed no negative influence on central and peripheral artery stiffness. Changes in serum triglyceride and leg lean body mass after resistance training were significantly associated with changes in AIx and LegPWV, respectively. URT is beneficial in decreasing central artery wave reflection and may help to improve local peripheral artery stiffness even in healthy young adults.

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Effect of Limb-Specific Resistance Training on Central and Peripheral Artery Stiffness in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

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“…This automated device noted the BP and HR in both brachial and ankle locations of the supine subjects, and the procedure conformed strictly to the American Heart Association guidelines [33]. Both the left and right CAVI values were automatically calculated from an electrocardiogram (ECG), phonocardiogram, and brachial and tibial wave forms [34]. Prior to normal assessment, four standard cuffs were positioned around the left and right upper arm and ankles with ECG leads linked to the wrist and a microphone located on the mid breastbone for phonocardiography.…”

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“…Prior to normal assessment, four standard cuffs were positioned around the left and right upper arm and ankles with ECG leads linked to the wrist and a microphone located on the mid breastbone for phonocardiography. Vascular length (VL) was indirectly assessed from the height of the subjects by using the following formula [34]: VL = 0.77685 × height (cm) − 1.7536. The ECG on the wrist and the phonocardiogram at the mid breastbone was used to detect the initial notch of pulse wave at the heart and ankle joint.…”

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“…On the other hand, only two studies have demonstrated the effects of resistance training on CAVI in adults.Yasuda et al used the blood ow-restricted low-intensity resistance training and exhibited an increase in the maximum muscle strength; however, no changes were observed in AS (CAVI)[38]. Li et al exhibited that 70% 1RM of lower limb acute resistance training and whole-body resistance training can signi cantly reduce the levels of CAVI in young people[39]. However, a few studies have indicated that high-intensity resistance training has an undesirable effect on AS[20,40,41] as it caused an increase in AS in healthy young men.…”

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Effects of 6-week Traditional and Functional Resistance on Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Young Men

Zuo

Zhang

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(1) Background: The present study attempted to determine and compare the vascular impact of traditional and functional resistance training on arterial stiffness. (2) Methods: The present study was conducted in 29 untrained healthy young males aged 18–29 years who were randomly divided into two groups, namely traditional resistance training (TRT, n = 15) and functional resistance training (FRT, n = 14). All subjects underwent numerous tests before and after the 6-week training such as body composition, cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI), blood pressure, heart rate, and maximal strength. The exercise training comprised whole-body strength training exercises 3 days a week for 6 weeks. The total training volume and number of sets (4–5 sets) were kept constantly similar in each group. The TRT group completed 4–5 sets of 8–12 repetitions [70% of 1 repetition maximum (1RM)], whereas the FRT group completed 4–5 sets of 15–22 repetitions (40–50% of 1RM). (3) Results: After the 6-week intervention, lean body mass (TRT: Pre: 59.5 ± 5.4 kg; Post: 60.4 ± 4.9 kg vs. FRT: Pre: 57.7 ± 6.7 kg; Post: 58.8 ± 5.9 kg) significantly increased in both TRT and FRT groups, whereas body fat (TRT: Pre: 18.8% ± 5.8%; Post: 16.5% ± 5.3% vs. FRT: Pre: 16.7% ±4.6%; Post: 15.3% ± 4.7%), R-CAVI (TRT: Pre: 6.2 ± 0.6 m/sec; Post: 5.7 ± 0.6 m/sec vs. FRT: Pre: 5.9 ± 0.5 m/sec; Post: 5.3 ± 0.6 m/sec), and L-CAVI (TRT: Pre: 6.2 ± 0.6 m/sec; Post: 5.7 ± 0.6 m/sec vs. FRT: Pre: 6.0 ± 0.6 m/sec; Post: 5.4 ± 0.6 m/sec) decreased. Additionally, the maximal strength increased significantly in both the groups (p < 0.01). However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups. (4) Conclusions: A similar training volume of TRT and FRT with unstable surface significantly decreased body fat and arterial stiffness and improved lean body mass and maximal muscle strength in young men.

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“…Previously, many studies on measures of arterial stiffness and exercise, aimed at preventing an increase in arterial stiffness, have been reported. However, there are only a few studies that have compared the effects of exercise training arterial stiffness, as evaluated by simultaneously measured baPWV and CAVI7,8,9,10,11 ) . Li et al showed a difference in response between baPWV and CAVI after resistance training7 ) .…”

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Effects of exercise intervention on arterial stiffness in middle-aged and older females: evaluation by measuring brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and cardio-ankle vascular index

Koshiba

Maeshima

2019

J Phys Ther Sci

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[Purpose] Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) are simple, accurate, and reproducible indices of arterial stiffness. However, only a few studies have evaluated the influence of exercise-training baPWV and CAVI on arterial stiffness. Thus, this study aimed to examine the influence of aerobic-training baPWV and CAVI on arterial stiffness. [Participants and Methods] The participants were 20 middle-aged females (age, 60.1 ± 1.6 years) who were sedentary non-smokers. The participants underwent an exercise intervention, including a 50-min session of moderate-intensity exercises two or three times a week for 12 weeks. Blood pressure (BP), baPWV, and CAVI were measured before and after exercise. Blood nitrite/nitrate (NOx) was also measured as an index of vascular endothelial function. [Results] BaPWV significantly decreased after exercise, whereas CAVI and blood NOx did not change significantly after exercise. A significant correlation was observed between the decrease in baPWV and systolic BP after exercise. In addition, the participants with higher systolic BP before exercise showed a greater decrease in baPWV after exercise. [Conclusion] These results suggest that BP has a significant role in decreasing arterial stiffness after exercise. Further studies are required to elucidate the similarities and differences between baPWV and CAVI to use them more effectively as assessment parameters for arterial stiffness.

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Lower Body vs. Upper Body Resistance Training and Arterial Stiffness in Young Men

Cited by 13 publications

References 40 publications

Effect of Limb-Specific Resistance Training on Central and Peripheral Artery Stiffness in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

Effect of Limb-Specific Resistance Training on Central and Peripheral Artery Stiffness in Young Adults: A Pilot Study

Effects of 6-week Traditional and Functional Resistance on Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Young Men

Effects of exercise intervention on arterial stiffness in middle-aged and older females: evaluation by measuring brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and cardio-ankle vascular index

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