Initially subjects completed and signed an informed consent and the PAR-Q General Health Questionnaire.
A Polar heart rate monitor and Cardiosport transmitter belt were used to record heart rate at five second intervals. Weight (kg) and height (m) were recorded
On completion (5 minutes), subjects relaxed in a supine position, with eyes closed on the massage table for a further three minutes. Heart rate was monitored throughout this period and the lowest value attained was considered to represent the resting heart rate.
Subjects warmed up by waSubjects warmed up by walking at a moderate pace for 3 minutes. The speed of the treadmill was then steadily increased until the subject informed the tester that it had reached the specified ‘fairly light’ intensity that was relative to their level of fitness.Subjects could instruct the tester to alter the speed of the treadmill at any point during the exercise to ensure that the intensity remained consistent.
Following the 20 minutes of exercise, the treadmill speed was reduced to a standstill within twenty seconds.Five minutes after the exercise, blood pressure was measured.