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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 Achmad, Mansyur Adawiyah, Rodiatun Agustianto Agustianto, Agustianto Alamsyah, Muhammad Rafli Apsiswanto, Untoro Ari Anggarani Winadi Prasetyoning Tyas Aries Susanty Chaesa, Linus Ardel Christien, Intan Chuadra, Wiriya Dharma Damaiyana, Tahnia Darius Andana Haris Dian Handayani Djunaid, Ika Suryono Effendy, Febry Evelyne Riandini Fanny, Dea Felicia Felicia Fernandes Simangunsong, Fernandes Graciela, Michelle Hamonangan Siallagan Hartati, Ery Hesniati, Hesniati Inayah, Nifaila Najwa Inti Suryani, Eny Ivander, Willy Jeremia, Andre Jessen, Jessen Jessica Jessica Jessinta, Jessinta Jontro Simanjuntak, Jontro Khoiri, M Koo, Felicia Kwekdinata, Winson Lauvender, Felix Tommy Lim, Carlene Lina, Juliana M Ezar Al Rivan Marally, Rubby Maria Merry Marianti Mega, Mega meriani, meriani Mochtar Sibi Mohammad Riza Sutjipto Monica Monica, Monica Muntu, Cindy Keziea Nadia Nadia Nainggolan, Josri Nasution, Masdalena Nealson, Nealson Nurwijayanti Octovia, Eviana Okta Jaya Harmaja Oktaviani, Ayu Sri Putri, Novelia Talita Rabiah, Arbi Siti Rahman, Maria Puteri Rahmat Kurniawan Rahmawati, Reza Raihan, Muhammad Rikky, Rikky Rita Rita, Rita Rizka Nugraha Praktikna Rizqia, Yusri Nela Rosetia, Amanda Rossalina, Emilia Safira, Putri Sinta Saputra, Hansen Saragih, Joy Zaman Felix Siburian, Sopian Od Silaban, Jesica Silvia Silvia Sitorus, Rolib Sugandi, Febri Sumarlie, Aurellia Clearesta Surya, Irsan Talitha, Zada Agna Tambunan, Charlie Luckyano Tisano Tj. Arsjad Tunjung, Herlin Valentine, Ivo Vincent, Roy Vivien, Vivien Wijaya, Gavin Timberlake Wilim, Anastasia Winardy, Jeffri Yingfanie, Melissa Yonnawati, Yonnawati Yudi Rusfiana