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Twelve weeks of hiking training improves heart rate variability and cardio-respiratory endurance in women with panic disorder

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Nahid Ashkriz 1
Lotfali Bolboli 2
Mostafa Khani 3
Roghayyeh Afroundeh 1
Mahta Eskandarnejad 4
1 Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
2 Sports Physiology Department, Faculty of Educational Sciences and Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
3 Department of Sports Physiology, Faculty of Physical Education, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran
4 Department of Movement Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran
10.22059/sshr.2024.381744.1162
Abstract
Background: Heart rate variability (HRV) as a non-invasive indicator measures the activity level of the autonomic nervous system. Exercise has significant positive effects in increasing HRV indicators, which ultimately leads to cardiovascular health. People with panic disorder (PD) generally have low HRV indices and are more exposed to cardiovascular risks.
Aim: The aim of the present study is investigating the effect of 12 weeks of hiking training on HRV of women with PD.
Materials and Methods: In this semi-experimental clinical trial, 18 women with PD with average panic scores (45.00±19.55) as determined by Albany Panic and Phobia Questionnaire (APPQ) in two training group (12 weeks of hiking training with 70% to 80% MHR, three sessions a week, each one an-hour, and control group (without any regular physical activity) participated randomly. HRV of subjects was measured by Holter monitoring device (with 7 leads VX3+ SN 17570 made in USA) while resting and lying back for 20 min before and after 12 weeks.
Results: The results of covariance analysis showed that panic scores (P≤0.001) and HRV factors including: SDNN (P≤0.05), SDNN index (P≤ 0.01) and TP (P≤0.03) of the subjects in the training group improved significantly but HF, LF, LF/HF, did not show significant changes (P≥0.05).
Conclusion: It seems that 12 weeks of hiking training improves some of the HRV indices of women, which prevents the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and also reduces the symptoms of panic in women.
Keywords
heart rate variability (HRV)
hiking training
panic disorder word

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Sport Sciences and Health Research
Volume 16, Issue 2
July 2024
Pages 267-277