EFFECT OF TREADMILL EXERCISE ON HEART RATE VARIABILITY IN FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Abstract

Background: The transition into medical school presents a significant source of stress for first-year medical students, potentially impacting their cardiovascular health. This study examines the effects of treadmill exercise on heart rate variability (HRV), a non-invasive measure of autonomic nervous system function, to understand the impact of physical stress on this demographic.