Symposium on work and the heart
Effect of physical conditioning on cardiovascular function: A ballistocardiographic study∗

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Abstract

Fifteen middle-aged men participated in a program of endurance exercise and running for six months. Changes in cardiovascular function were evaluated by using an air-supported ultralow-frequency ballistocardiograph. Significant increases occurred in mean I, J, GI, HI and IJ forces. Four of the 5 men with initially abnormal ballistocardiograms had normal records at the end of the program.

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    • †

    Current address: Department of Biochemistry, Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, Mo.

    §

    Current address: Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland.

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