Fractional O2 extraction and fitness among physically active and inactive children during post-exercise recovery

Rodrigo Yañez-Sepúlveda, Cristóbal Cortés-Morales, Benjamín Galindo-Guerrero, Tomás Olivares-Sepúlveda, Diego Zurita-Urmazábal, Ildefonso Alvear-Órdenes, Guillermo Cortés-Roco, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez, Claudio Hinojosa-Torres, Juan Pablo Zavala-Crichton, Jorge Olivares-Arancibia, Marcelo Tuesta

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the differences in muscle O2 extraction capacity and physical fitness between physically active and sedentary schoolchildren. 19 students aged 10 to 14 years participated, categorized as physically active or inactive. In addition, a battery of basic physical condition and cardiovascular variables assessments was carried out. Physically active children demonstrated significantly greater efficiency in muscle O2 extraction and resaturation during post-exercise recovery compared to sedentary counterparts (17.8 ± 8.11s vs 26.1 ± 8.54 s; p = 0.004; η2p: 0.271). In the physical fitness tests there were only significant differences in the 30s Chair Stand Test (27.8 ± 3.97 vs. 19.4 ± 2.88 reps. P=< 0.001 η2p: 0.614). These findings underscore the potential of regular physical activity to optimize peripheral vascular response and muscle oxygen utilization during post-exercise recovery in children.

Translated title of the contributionExtracción fraccional de O2 y condición física entre niños activos e inactivos físicamente durante la recuperación post ejercicio
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)633-642
Number of pages10
JournalRetos
Volume58
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2024

Keywords

  • Exercise Recovery
  • Muscle Oxygenation
  • NIRS
  • Physical Activity
  • Physical Fitness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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