Figure 1.
Scheme of the experimental setup during isometric leg exercise.
Heart rate was monitored continuously using a wireless chest belt system (Polar® RS800). Blood pressure was measured discontinuously minute by minute.
Figure 2.
Scheme of the experimental setup during dynamic leg exercise using a cycle ergometer (Ergoline® ER 900).
Pedaling revolutions were set at 60 rpm; resistance was individually adapted to match a heart rate level similar to the isometric exercise.