Autonomic changes induced by pre-competitive stress in cyclists in relation to physical fitness and anxiety.

ABSTRACT: Cycling is a sport which requires great physical effort from athletes. The stress and anxiety of competition might interfere greatly with performance, by impacting the autonomic system. Physiological alterations, such as situations that irritate, frighten or excite the individual can cause a stress response, defined as a response of the organism to reestablish the homeostasis, regardless of its relationship to a sports situation. The aim of this study was to present data on the autonomic changes induced by precompetitive stress in cyclists and their relation with physical fitness and anxiety. Twelve healthy cyclists aged between 18 and 40 years, with previous experience in competition at the regional level, participated in the study. Heart rate variability (HRV) and physical fitness (body

SUBMITTER: Oliveira-Silva I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6307747 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature