Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men
The effects of thermal stress on the physiological parameters of obese subjects remain insufficiently researched. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of sauna bathing on the physiological parameters of obese and non-obese physically inactive men. Sixty volunteers aged 18–24 ye...
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| author | Robert Podstawski Krzysztof Borysławski Andrzej Pomianowski Imre Soós Michał Boraczyński Piotr Gronek |
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| description | The effects of thermal stress on the physiological parameters of obese subjects remain insufficiently researched. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of sauna bathing on the physiological parameters of obese and non-obese physically inactive men. Sixty volunteers aged 18–24 years (20.85 ± 1.46) were divided into two groups (group I—normal body mass, group II—class 1 obesity) for a comparative analysis. Somatic features and body composition were determined before sauna, and blood pressure was measured before and after sauna. Physiological parameters were monitored before and during the sauna session. The average values of body mass, body mass index, body surface area, and weight-to-height ratio were significantly higher (<i>p</i> < 0.001) in obese men (by 28.39 kg, 8.7 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, 0.34 m<sup>2</sup>, and 0.13, respectively) than in the normal weight group. Similar observations were made in an analysis of the remaining body composition parameters. The values of physiological parameters (heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, energy expenditure, oxygen uptake, excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, respiratory rate) were significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.001) higher in obese subjects. However, the observed physiological changes were within the expected norm; therefore, a 10 min sauna session is safe for young men regardless of their body fat levels. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f7658f6df9ff4041a7ff55c3989f95ee2023-11-24T00:31:18ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372022-03-0111347110.3390/biology11030471Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive MenRobert Podstawski0Krzysztof Borysławski1Andrzej Pomianowski2Imre Soós3Michał Boraczyński4Piotr Gronek5Department of Tourism Recreation and Ecology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, PolandInstitute of Health, Angelus Silesius State University, 58-300 Wałbrzych, PolandDepartment of Internal Diseases with Clinic, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, 10-719 Olsztyn, PolandFaculty of Health Sciences, Doctoral School of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, H-7622 Pécs, HungaryDepartment of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury, 10-561 Olsztyn, PolandLaboratory of Healthy Aging, Department of Dance, Poznań University of Physical Education, 61-555 Poznań, PolandThe effects of thermal stress on the physiological parameters of obese subjects remain insufficiently researched. The objective of this study was to determine the influence of sauna bathing on the physiological parameters of obese and non-obese physically inactive men. Sixty volunteers aged 18–24 years (20.85 ± 1.46) were divided into two groups (group I—normal body mass, group II—class 1 obesity) for a comparative analysis. Somatic features and body composition were determined before sauna, and blood pressure was measured before and after sauna. Physiological parameters were monitored before and during the sauna session. The average values of body mass, body mass index, body surface area, and weight-to-height ratio were significantly higher (<i>p</i> < 0.001) in obese men (by 28.39 kg, 8.7 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, 0.34 m<sup>2</sup>, and 0.13, respectively) than in the normal weight group. Similar observations were made in an analysis of the remaining body composition parameters. The values of physiological parameters (heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, energy expenditure, oxygen uptake, excess post-exercise oxygen consumption, respiratory rate) were significantly (<i>p</i> < 0.001) higher in obese subjects. However, the observed physiological changes were within the expected norm; therefore, a 10 min sauna session is safe for young men regardless of their body fat levels.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/3/471Finnish saunathermal stresssedentary obese menphysiological parametersbody composition |
| spellingShingle | Robert Podstawski Krzysztof Borysławski Andrzej Pomianowski Imre Soós Michał Boraczyński Piotr Gronek Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men Biology Finnish sauna thermal stress sedentary obese men physiological parameters body composition |
| title | Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men |
| title_full | Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men |
| title_fullStr | Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men |
| title_short | Physiological Response to Thermal Stress in Obese vs. Non-Obese Physically Inactive Men |
| title_sort | physiological response to thermal stress in obese vs non obese physically inactive men |
| topic | Finnish sauna thermal stress sedentary obese men physiological parameters body composition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/3/471 |
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