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Meet the Exercise Prescription Study Group (in Portuguese, GEPrEx) - State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
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The aim of the present section is to summarize the main findings of scientific articles published in the area of exercise and health sciences, assisting exercise professionals in evidence-based decision making in public health. Prepare your coffee and have a good read!
Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate- Intensity Continuous Training On Blood Pressure in Adults with Pre- to Established Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
In today's Coffee & Science, the GEPrEx summarizes the main findings obtained by the study entitled Effects of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Moderate- Intensity Continuous Training On Blood Pressure in Adults with Pre- to Established Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Prepare your coffee and have a good read!
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The effect of regular aquatic exercise on blood pressure: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
In today's Coffee & Science, the GEPrEx summarizes the main findings obtained by the study entitled The effect of regular aquatic exercise on blood pressure: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Prepare your coffee and have a good read!
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Exercise Training for Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
In today's Coffee & Science, the GEPrEx summarizes the main findings obtained by the study entitled Exercise Training For Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis. Prepare your coffee and have a good read!
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Using the immediate blood pressure benefits of exercise to improve exercise adherence among adults with hypertension: a randomized clinical trial
In today's Coffee & Science, the GEPrEx summarizes the main findings obtained by the study entitled Using The Immediate Blood Pressure Benefits Of Exercise To Improve Exercise Adherence Among Adults With Hypertension: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Prepare your coffee and have a good read!
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Effect of continuous and intermittent bouts of isocaloric cycling and running exercise on excess postexercise oxygen consumption
In today's Coffee & Science, the GEPrEx summarizes the main findings obtained by the study entitled Effect Of Continuous And Intermittent Bouts Of Isocaloric Cycling And Running Exercise On Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption. Prepare your coffee and have a good read!
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Measurement & Evaluation
Anthropometric measurements and body composition
Scales, stadiometers, calipers, measuring tapes, skinfold calipers and Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
Read MoreAssessment of physical activity level
International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and Accelerometry
Read MoreEvaluation of breath-by-breath measurement of respiratory gas exchange
Cardio-metabolic analysis into realistic training conditions (MedGraphics VO2000 telemetry module) and lab (MedGraphics Ultima™ CardiO2)
Read MoreCardiac hemodynamic and autonomic evaluation
Noninvasive beat-to-beat finger arterial pressure monitoring (Finometer, Finapress Medical System) and heart rate monitor (Polar RS800cx and V800, Polar); Softwares to stand analysis of blood pressure and heart rate variability (HeartScope and Kubios).
Read MoreAmbulatory blood pressure monitoring (24-h ABPM) and electrocardiogram (ECG) R-R interval (24-h Holter)
Automatic noninvasive ambulatory monitor (Spacelabs MedicalTM model 90207, Spacelabs Inc., Redmond, WA, USA) and Cardiolight Cardios digital model
Read MoreNoninvasive assessment of arterial function (AFA)
Measurement of pulse wave velocity and arterial compliance via the AFA system
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