The effects of water temperature on cerebral blood flow during aquatic exercise
Abstract
Recent studies suggest that episodic increases in cerebral blood flow (CBF) may contribute to the improvement in brain health associated with exercise training. Optimising CBF during exercise may enhance this benefit. Water immersion in ~ 30–32 °C augments CBF at rest and during exercise; however, the impact of water temperature on the CBF response has not been investigated. We hypothesised that cycle ergometry in water would increase CBF compared to land-based exercise, and that warm water would attenuate the CBF benefits.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jul 07, 2023
- Source ID
- 10.1007/s00421-023-05264-7
Entities
People
- Alexander Coleman
- Daniel J. Green
- Howard H. Carter
- Jem L Cheng
- Louise H. Naylor
- Maureen J MacDonald
- Oliver Pienaar
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research Global
- University of Western Australia