Oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in strength- and endurance-trained athletes

Background: Endurance exercise training decreases arterial stiffness, whereas high-intensity strength exercise training increases arterial stiffness. However, the mechanisms underlying the adaptations to the 2 types of exercise training remain unclear. Increased oxidative stress induces vasoconstric...

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Published in:Artery Research
Main Authors: Youngju Choi, Seiji Maeda, Takeshi Otsuki, Asako Miyaki, Nobutake Shimojo, Mutsuko Yoshizawa, Hitoshi Shiraki, Ryuichi Ajisaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-05-01
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125927453/view