The accepted model of autonomic control of heart rate (HR) during dynamic exercise
indicates that the initial increase is entirely attributable to the withdrawal of parasympathetic …

Lower resting heart rate and high autonomic vagal activity are strongly associated with
superior exercise capacity, maintenance of which is essential for general well-being and …

The aim of this paper is to set the stage for the vagal tank theory, showcasing a functional
resource account for self-regulation. The vagal tank theory, building on neurophysiological …

Key points Overload training is required for sustained performance gain in athletes
(functional overreaching). However, excess overload may result in a catabolic state which …

Aim: To verify the on and off heart rate (HR) and HR variability (HRV) kinetics during a high-
load aerobic exercise and a low-load aerobic exercise, with and without blood flow …

BACKGROUND: The phrase complete vagal withdrawal is often used when discussing
autonomic control of the heart during exercise. However, more recent studies have …

The spontaneous motor tempo (SMT) describes the pace of regular and repeated
movements such as hand clapping or walking. It is typically measured by letting people tap …

Over the past several decades, it has become increasingly clear that women have distinct
cardiovascular profiles compared to men. In this review, our goal is to provide an overview of …

The concept of anaerobic threshold (AT) was introduced during the nineteen sixties. Since
then, several methods to identify the anaerobic threshold (AT) have been studied and …

Sinus tachycardia (ST) is ubiquitous, but its presence outside of normal physiological
triggers in otherwise healthy individuals remains a commonly encountered phenomenon in …