Heart rate variability in different intensities of static and dynamic exercises graded using similar heart rate

ConclusionTime domain parameter RMSSD decreases with an increase in the exercise load indicating a decrease in vagal modulation of heart rate with an increase in exercise load. RMSSD is more in dynamic exercise compared with static exercise indicating higher vagal modulation in dynamic exercise. However, increase in HFnu with exercise load may be due to the influence of increased ventilation on heart rate modulation.
Source: Sport Sciences for Health - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research