Effects of Physical Training on Heart Rate Variability in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Heart rate variability (HRV) is a reliable, non-invasive marker of autonomic nervous system function and is often impaired in individuals with metabolic syndrome (MetS). Physical exercise has emerged as an effective strategy to improve autonomic modulation; however, the comparative effects of different training modalities on HRV in individuals with MetS remain unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of various exercise interventions on HRV and to identify which training types yield the most significant improvements. Methods: A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Scopus up to April 2025. Eligible studies (n = 16) included adults with obesity and MetS (n = 752) who underwent structured exercis

SUBMITTER: Ortiz-Guzman JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12429106 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature