How Health Habits Influence the Physiological Response During a Physical Activity in Extreme Temperatures?

José Luis Martin-Conty, Francisco Martin-Rodríguez, Juan José Criado-Álvarez, Carlos Alberto Castillo-Sarmiento, Clara Maestre-Miquel, Alicia Mohedano-Moriano, Begoña Polonio-López, Carlos Durantez-Fernández, Miguel Ángel Castro-Villamor and Antonio Viñuela
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José Luis Martin-Conty: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Francisco Martin-Rodríguez: Advanced Clinical Simulation Center, School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
Juan José Criado-Álvarez: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Carlos Alberto Castillo-Sarmiento: Faculty of Physiotherapy, Nursing and Occupational Therapy, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45071 Toledo, Spain
Clara Maestre-Miquel: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Alicia Mohedano-Moriano: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Begoña Polonio-López: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Carlos Durantez-Fernández: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain
Miguel Ángel Castro-Villamor: Advanced Clinical Simulation Center, School of Medicine, Universidad de Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain
Antonio Viñuela: Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 45600 Talavera de la Reina, Spain

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 17, 1-22

Abstract: Background: The purpose of the study was to determine to what degree the health habits of university students influence their physiological response during a 10-min high-intensity exercise. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional cohort study with 59 health science students, in which we analyzed their adherence to a Mediterranean and low-fat diet, as well as their activity levels. We correlated these factors with the physiological response (lactic acid and heart rate) and a series of anthropometric parameters in intense physical activity (cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 10 min) in three scenarios: extreme cold, extreme heat and a control situation at room temperature. Results: The results of this study demonstrate that in university students, a greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a better response to physical exercise, in this case, 10-min CPR, in hostile environments. Conclusions: Following healthy eating guidelines improves physical performance and delays the appearance of fatigue; both are important aspects for a better performance of CPR.

Keywords: eating habits; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Mediterranean diet; lifestyle; university students (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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