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Journal : Science Midwifery

Comparison of vital signs in gymnastic participants in ac and non-ac rooms Fernando, Fernando; Nasution, Masdalena; Lina, Juliana
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 4 (2025): October: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35335/midwifery.v13i4.2060

Abstract

Vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature, are essential indicators of physiological responses to exercise. Environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may alter these responses, yet limited evidence exists regarding their effect during indoor training in tropical climates. This study aimed to analyze differences in vital sign responses between individuals performing gymnastics-based strength training in air-conditioned (AC) and non-AC fitness centers in Medan Petisah District, Medan. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest two-group design was applied with 100 male participants aged 18–30 years who routinely engaged in gymnastics-based exercise. Participants were divided into two groups: training in AC gyms and training in non-AC gyms. Vital signs, namely heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, respiratory rate, and body temperature, were measured before and after a standardized 30-minute session. Data analysis used the Independent t-test with a significance threshold of p<0.05. The findings showed no statistically significant differences in heart rate (p=0.184), systolic blood pressure (p=0.263), diastolic blood pressure (p=0.714), respiratory rate (p=0.114), and body temperature (p=0.380) between the AC and non-AC groups. These results indicate that short-term strength training produces similar physiological responses regardless of the presence of air conditioning. Strength training in both AC and non-AC environments demonstrated comparable impacts on vital signs. Although environmental comfort may differ, acute physiological adaptation remained stable. Further studies should involve diverse participants, longer training durations, and additional physiological variables to deepen understanding.
Co-Authors Adek Amansyah Amanda, Carissa Anggraini, Sari Aryana Angkat, Nazwa Nola Ayub, Edwar Bangun, Chrismas Gideon Barus, Deo Jordy Br Manihuruk, Deselomita Hagarma Br Sembiring, Emelia Putri Bukit, Rosmeri Br Dewani, Yunita Dewi, Tani Sindy Safira Dwi Putri, Nabila Edlin, Edlin Edy Fachrial Fadillah, Qori Fernando Fernando, Fernando Fibrini, Dewi Fiska Maya Wardhani Fitriani, Anche Pratiwi Fritz, Regina Harmileni Hartono Hasibuan, Ahmad Hasanuddin Hasibuan, Selly Rahmadiah Hutapea, Jhonson Hutapea, Risma Ronauli Hyachinta, Izdihar Putri irza Haicha Pratama Iskandar, Ari Rahman Ivonne, Ivonne Johnson Hutapea lister , Clarissa Lister, Clarissa Loren, Jeff Masdalena, Masdalena Muchtar, Muhammad Arafat Muharraran, Firdha Mukti, Ade Indra Mutia, Maya Sari Nadapdap, Marshall Jeremia Nasution, Masdalena Nasution, Muhammad Fauzi Nasution, Prenan Dito Perdana Nasution, Tamimi Badzlina Nazara, Novita Mirna Sari Novita, Cut Elvira Pasaribu, Rigal Arizki Praysela, Praysela Purwoko, Heri Putri Hyachinta, Izdihar Putri, Nabila Dwi Rahmadiah Hasibuan, Selly Reh Malem br Karo Rosari, Anita Rosari, Carolina Yosita Cahya Saragih, Ayu Theresia Simatupang, Mega Riama Sawitri Br Simbolon, Boyke Marthin Sintya, Inda Dhea Sitorus, Teresya Nova Stefenie, Stefenie Surbakti, Betharia Lorenza Br Syahputra, Imam Theresia, Yohani Thirza, Repi Ivena Tiswan, Jiad Hanan Todung Donald Aposan Silalahi Wardhani, Fiska Maya Widya Yanti Sihotang Wijaya, Johana Fransiska Yumardika, Deza Yunata, Kianie Engaline Zahira, Niza Zaluchu, Sarah Oculi