Physical Training with Submaximal Intensities in Women I. Reaction to Exercise and Orthostasis

Abstract

33 women in different age groups participated for about 7 weeks in a physical training programme. Training was conducted intermittently 2-3 times a week on bicycle ergometers. The work load corresponded to 70% of the maximal aerobic power. Heart rate at a given submaximal work load decreased by 10-15 beats/min. Maximal aerobic power increased by about 11 % (less in the older subjects). Blood pressure (cuff method) at a given submaximal load was lower after training. The subjective rating of perceived exertion at a given submaximal work load was lower after training, but in relation to relative work load, i. e. heart rate, it was unchanged. Heart rate was lower during orthostatic tests after training in the younger subjects and blood pressure was somewhat lower.

Key Words:

• Blood lactate
• blood pressure
• heart rate
• orthostatic tests: oxygen uptake
• physical training
• rate of perceived exertion
• serum iron
• submaximal intensities
• women