PLOS ONE · 8 authors, 4 centres
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The central findings were that both protocols produced transient increases in platelet mean volume, platelet large cell ratio, systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and rate pressure product, with all variables returning to baseline within one hour.
The central findings were that both protocols produced transient increases in platelet mean volume, platelet large cell ratio, systolic blood pressure, heart rate, and rate pressure product, with all variables returning to baseline within one hour. Notably, heart rate and rate pressure product were significantly higher immediately post-exercise in the active recovery protocol compared to the passive recovery protocol. Limitations include the small sample size and the focus on healthy, young individuals, which limits generalizability. The authors conclude that these resistance exercise modalities appear safe for healthy individuals, but further research is needed in high-risk populations.
