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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2025

Impact of heart rate variability-based exercise prescription: self-guided by technology and trainer-guided exercise in sedentary adults.

Antonio Casanova-Lizón, Agustín Manresa-Rocamora, José Manuel Sarabia, Diego Pastor, Alejandro Javaloyes, Iván Peña-González, Manuel Moya-Ramón

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Article in Frontiers in sports and active living, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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Antonio Casanova-LizónDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.
Agustín Manresa-RocamoraDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.
José Manuel SarabiaDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.
Diego PastorDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.
Alejandro JavaloyesDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.
Iván Peña-GonzálezDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.
Manuel Moya-RamónDepartment of Sport Sciences, Sport Research Centre, Miguel Hernandez University, Elche, Spain.

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Abstract

Introduction: Exercising at home is an accessible alternative to the gym, although it presents challenges such as low adherence, poor quality and difficulties in reaching set goals. Wearable technologies and the use of heart rate variability (HRV) make it possible to personalise workouts, optimise fitness and improve adherence. However, specific exercise recommendations based on these metrics are still lacking. This study evaluated the impact of HRV-based training using the Selftraining UMH app in an autonomous format versus a Personal Trainer-led approach. Methods: Seventy sedentary adults were divided into three groups: Autonomous ( Results: Both intervention groups completed similar session numbers (23.3 vs. 24.5) and high-intensity workouts (13.7 vs. 14.6). Both groups improved significantly ( Conclusions: The findings demonstrate that HRV-based training effectively enhances fitness in sedentary adults, with both delivery methods showing similar adherence and benefits. The Selftraining UMH app offers an accessible alternative for autonomous exercise, particularly in settings without professional supervision, promoting improved population health outcomes.

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app, healthy sedentary peopleheart rate variabilityphysical exercisephysical fitnesswearable technologies

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PMCPMC12137358

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