Acute cardiovascular response of a vertical techniques training session

Abseiling has become a radical sport that can be practiced anywhere, as long as the necessary safety is provided. Websites that offer the technique report that practicing it requires the minimum age of eight years. The objective this study was to verify the response of BP, HR and DP in individuals practicing abseiling. The sample consisted of 15 asymptomatic individuals aged 24 (± 7) years, with no prior experience in the technique. Individuals with positive PAR-Q and those using medications that altered the physiological responses during the tests were excluded. Data were evaluated through descriptive statistics and through ANOVA, analysing the significant differences through Bonferroni post-hoc. About 80% of participants presented mild to moderate hypertension and 20% of individuals had optimal to normal-high BP on the descent. In pre-exercise, an increase in all variables (p