To investigate the effect of long-term physical exercise in adults on the cardiopulmonary function and blood componets, studies were performed in the 40-50year-old adult males assigned a constant exercise load on a regular schedule. Heart rate and blo...
To investigate the effect of long-term physical exercise in adults on the cardiopulmonary function and blood componets, studies were performed in the 40-50year-old adult males assigned a constant exercise load on a regular schedule. Heart rate and blood pressure were measured as indexes to eastimate the cardiovasular function, and the tidal volume, respiratory rate, vital capacity, and breath holding time, as indexes for the respiratory function. We also measured RBC count, hemoglobin contents, and blood glucose level.
In the trained group, heart rate averaged 69±5 bpm, which was 8% lower than the rate of the age-matched control group(75±6 bpm). While the control group demonstrated blood pressure (systolic, 133±5:diastolic, 82±5 mmHg)which was comparable to that of the age-matched Korean adult male, it tended to be higher in the trained group(143±8/98±7 mmHg):however, it was not statistically significant. The resting respiratory