Short term parasympathetic reactivation after the LSCT: a practical tool to predict and monitor cycling performance
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The measurement of heart rate recovery (HRR) and parasympathetic reactivation after exercise to predict and monitor changes in training status has gained popularity over the last few years (Daanen et al, 2012, Bellenger et al., 2016). More recently, short term parasympathetic reactivation (LnRMSSD) has gained popularity as a marker of training status. However it has not yet been established over which time frame short term LnRMSSD should be measured and if gender effects LnRMSSD measurement. Therefore the aim of this study was to determine the LnRMSSD time interval with the highest reliability, determine the relationship between LnRMSSD and cycling performance and, determine if LnRMSSD is similar in male cyclists.
Authors and Affiliations
Lamberts R. P. | Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stellenbosch University, South Africa.Division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, University of Cape
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