The effect of post-meal walking on 24-hour central blood pressure in young women with and without excess adiposity

Author

Maison P. D'Amelio, University of New Hampshire, DurhamFollow
Bilal A. Chaudhry, University of New Hampshire, Durham
Ciana B. Lazu, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Date of Award

Spring 2022

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

COLSA

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Program or Major

Biomedical Sciences: Med/Vet

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

First Advisor

Michael S. Brian

Abstract

Post-meal walking (PMW) performed after breakfast, lunch, and dinner has been demonstrated to reduce blood glucose. However, no studies have examined the potential additive benefits of post-meal walking exercise on daytime central blood pressure (BP) in young women. METHODS: Thirteen physically inactive, non-hypertensive women (Age: 20±1 years; percent body fat: 28.2±13%) completed the study during the early follicular or placebo phase of their contraceptive cycle. Participants completed a control day (CON; no exercise/excess physical activity) and PMW day (3 bouts x 15 minutes of brisk walking) over five days in random order. Daytime ambulatory BP and accelerometry data (to estimate METs) were measured and compared. RESULTS: PMW increased metabolic expenditure (PMW= 35.8±1.44 vs. CON= 33.7±0.94 METs, p0.05 for all). CONCLUSION: PMW does not lead to reductions in central BP in young, physically inactive women.

Recommended Citation

D'Amelio, Maison P.; Chaudhry, Bilal A.; and Lazu, Ciana B., "The effect of post-meal walking on 24-hour central blood pressure in young women with and without excess adiposity" (2022). Honors Theses and Capstones. 648.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/648