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International Journal of Cardiovascular Practice: Vol.2, issue 1; 1-6
published online: January 24, 2017
article type: Research Article
received: October 06, 2016
accepted: October 30, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21859/ijcp-020101
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Aerobic Exercise and Eucalyptus Globulus: Cardio-affective effects on recovery and stress

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avatar Alfredo A Teixeira-Araujo 1 , 2 , avatar Jackson R G S Almeida 1 , 3 , avatar Loumaíra C Cruz 1 , 4 , avatar Xirley P Nunes 3 , avatar Sérgio Rodrigues Moreira 1 , 2 , *

Graduate Program Biological and Health Sciences, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brazil
Graduate Program on Physical Education, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brazil
Graduate Program in Natural Resources in the Semiarid, Federal University of Vale do São Francisco, Petrolina, Brazil
College of Physical Education, University Center Leão Sampaio, Lagoa Seca, Brazil

how to cite: Teixeira-Araujo A A, Almeida J R G S, C Cruz L, P Nunes X, Rodrigues Moreira S . Aerobic Exercise and Eucalyptus Globulus: Cardio-affective effects on recovery and stress. Int J Cardiovasc Pract. 2017;2(1):e130054. https://doi.org/10.21859/ijcp-020101.

Abstract

Introduction: It is necessary to investigate the interrelation between physical exercise and aromatherapy, regarding cardiovascular and affective functions of human. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) and eucalyptus essential oil (EO) in cardiovascular and affective responses.
Methods: Twelve adults (19-39 years) performed in a randomized order in different days: 1. AE session; 2. Inhalation of EO session; 3. AE + EO session and; 4. Control session. In each session remained at rest over 15min plus 5min to inhaling EO or blank air in Control session. The AE was 15 min run/walk at 80-85% of maximum heart rate. After recovery (30 min) the Cold Pressor Test (CPT) was applied. At rest, recovery and during CPT were measured cardiovascular and affective variables.
Results: The variation of systolic blood pressure in the CPT was attenuated by AE + EO (12.3 ± 14.9 mmHg) and EO (12.6 ± 6.7 mmHg) compared to Control (17.3 ± 6.5 mmHg; P < 0.05). AE + EO increased pleasure in recovery (1′ = 1.2 ± 1.9 pts and 30′= 0.6 ± 1.1 pts) and reduced displeasure in stress (-3.4 ± 1.7 pts) when compared to Control in recovery (1′= -0.5 ± 1.4 pts and 30′= -0.7 ± 1.5 pts, respectively; P < 0.05) and stress (-4.6 ± 1.8 pts; P < 0.05).
Conclusions: We conclude that aerobic exercise and eucalyptus essential oil attenuated cardiovascular responses and modulated the affect on recovery and stress.

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