Resposta da Temperatura da Pele das Mãos Durante a Realização de Teste Submáximo em Cicloergômetro

Abstract

Thermography has been used as a technique that may assist in understanding of thermoregulatory adjustments during exercise. The aim of this study is to analyze the behavior of hands skin temperature during a submaximal progressive test in cycle ergometer of lower limbs. Materials and methods: Twelve physically active men were submitted to a progressive submaximal test on cycle ergometer of lower limbs, and thermographic images of the hands’ back were taken before the exercise, every minute during the test, and in the third minute after interrupt. Results: The results showed a significant decrease of skin temperature from the back of the hands since the fourth minute until the third minute after the interruption of the exercise. It was concluded that the skin temperature from the dorsum of the hands decreases significantly through progressive short duration exercise on cycle ergometer of lower limbs.