Table 1

Physiological responses to dynamic and isometric exercise


Dynamic
Isometric

Δ VO2 (ml•min-1)
242 ± 128
143 ± 99*
Δ Recruited muscle (kg)
0.716 ± 0.147
0.483 ± 0.139*

Change in MathO2 and recruited muscle mass from rest for dynamic and isometric exercise. Values are presented as mean ± SD, *p < 0.05

Elder et al. Dynamic Medicine 2006 5:9   doi:10.1186/1476-5918-5-9