Effect of intervals between sets in post resistance exercise hypotension: a systematic review

Abstract

Introduction: The post-exercise hypotension is defined as a reduction in blood pressure to values   below those observed in the pre-exercise rest. Objective: To review systematically the literature regarding the effect of the recovery intervals between sets on post-resistance exercise hypotension. Methods: Two independents investigators performed search on Pubmed, Scopus and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Database. Results: Were found 570 studies between 1980 and 2016, where of these, 6 met the eligibility criteria. Conclusion: The recovery interval of 120 seconds between sets appears to promote greater duration and magnitude in post-resistance exercise hypotension when adopted the conventional method. On the other hand, when the circuited method is performed, 30 to 40 seconds of recovery interval between sets may be important in the induction of post-resistance exercise hypotension of systolic blood pressure.