Analysis of 1/f fluctuations of heart rate response while walking or listening to sounds

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2007:2007:5916-9. doi: 10.1109/IEMBS.2007.4353694.

Abstract

This study analyzes the heart rate and voice response of young students while walking or listening to sounds based on 1/f (f=frequency) fluctuation using FFT spectral analysis. There was more positive 1/f fluctuation in heart rate response in normal walking or while listening to comfortable sounds than under stressful conditions, whereas the response was negatively influenced by walking with a heavy bag or while listening to noisy sounds. This study provides a useful method for preventive medicine, physical fitness, and a means for young subjects to maintain a state of well-being.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological / physiology
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Auditory Perception / physiology*
  • Female
  • Heart Rate / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Monitoring, Ambulatory / instrumentation
  • Monitoring, Ambulatory / methods
  • Music*
  • Physical Exertion / physiology*
  • Pulse / instrumentation
  • Pulse / methods
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Walking / physiology*