Comparison of Kettlebell and Cycling Exercise on Heart Rate Variability.

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Annals of African Medicine Pub Date : 2025-03-10 DOI:10.4103/aam.aam_156_24

Aman Paisal, Ehsan Ahmad, Aaqib Husain Ansari, Dileep Kumar Verma, Shraddha Singh

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Abstract

Background: Kettlebells, dating back to 1703 in Russia, offer a full-body workout for strength, endurance, and flexibility. They activate back and hip musculature, reduce low back injury risk, and improve postural coordination. Cycling induces muscle hypertrophy, guiding exercise prescription.

Objective: The study evaluates the impact of kettlebell and cycling exercise on heart rate variability (HRV) in healthy young adults, assessing lifestyle, body mass index (BMI), and relationship with HRV.

Methods: A pilot study at King George's Medical University's Department of Physiology in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh over a period of 1 year, involved 64 participants, including healthy adults aged 18-35, consenting individuals, and those under 35 diagnosed with any medical conditions were excluded.

Results: The study examined the impact of kettlebell and cycling exercise on HRV in 64 healthy individuals. The participants were divided into two groups, with no significant differences in height, weight, BMI, waist circumference, or blood pressure. After exercise, heart rate (HR) increased by 55%, but low frequency (LF) power and high frequency (HF) power decreased.

Conclusion: The study found that combining kettlebell and cycling exercise can improve cardiovascular health and overall physical fitness in 64 healthy individuals, increasing HR by 55% but decreasing LF and HF power.

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期刊介绍： The Annals of African Medicine is published by the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Nigeria and the Annals of African Medicine Society. The Journal is intended to serve as a medium for the publication of research findings in the broad field of Medicine in Africa and other developing countries, and elsewhere which have relevance to Africa. It will serve as a source of information on the state of the art of Medicine in Africa, for continuing education for doctors in Africa and other developing countries, and also for the publication of meetings and conferences. The journal will publish articles I any field of Medicine and other fields which have relevance or implications for Medicine.