Electroacupuncture Reduces Heart Rate and Perceived Exertion During a Bike Test: A Preliminary Analysis.
aerobic fitness
blood pressure
cardiovascular benefits
electroacupuncture
exercise recovery
physical activity
weight loss
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health
ISSN: 1660-4601
Titre abrégé: Int J Environ Res Public Health
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101238455
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
17 Oct 2024
17 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
20
08
2024
revised:
03
10
2024
accepted:
10
10
2024
medline:
26
10
2024
pubmed:
26
10
2024
entrez:
26
10
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Preliminary research suggests that acupuncture can improve cardiovascular function. The purpose of our study was to determine if electroacupuncture can improve performance and post-exercise recovery. Thirty-two healthy people participated in this study (14 men and 18 women, aged 23.6 ± 3.5 years). The first visit included baseline measurements. Then, the participants received daily electroacupuncture at acupuncture point PC6 for a week, followed by a second visit. Heart rate, perceived exertion, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured before, during, and after a YMCA submaximal bike test. The heart rate was significantly reduced during the final stage of the YMCA test (151.3 ± 7.0 to 146.7 ± 11.8; A week of electroacupuncture at PC6 led to reduced heart rate and perceived exertion during exercise, making the workload feel less strenuous. Electroacupuncture at PC6 shows potential for increasing participation in physical activities by making them feel easier to accomplish.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Preliminary research suggests that acupuncture can improve cardiovascular function. The purpose of our study was to determine if electroacupuncture can improve performance and post-exercise recovery.
METHODS
METHODS
Thirty-two healthy people participated in this study (14 men and 18 women, aged 23.6 ± 3.5 years). The first visit included baseline measurements. Then, the participants received daily electroacupuncture at acupuncture point PC6 for a week, followed by a second visit. Heart rate, perceived exertion, and systolic and diastolic blood pressure were measured before, during, and after a YMCA submaximal bike test.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The heart rate was significantly reduced during the final stage of the YMCA test (151.3 ± 7.0 to 146.7 ± 11.8;
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
A week of electroacupuncture at PC6 led to reduced heart rate and perceived exertion during exercise, making the workload feel less strenuous. Electroacupuncture at PC6 shows potential for increasing participation in physical activities by making them feel easier to accomplish.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39457342
pii: ijerph21101369
doi: 10.3390/ijerph21101369
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Subventions
Organisme : Mitacs
ID : IT26229