Autonomic and Hemodynamic Responses to Inspiratory Muscle Exercise in Pre Hypertensive and Hypertensive Individuals

The IME session protocol will consist of 8 sets of 2 minutes with 1 minute rest between sets. Inspiratory load will be set at 40% of maximum static inspiratory pressure. In addition, the volunteer will be instructed to perform diaphragmatic breathing, maintaining a respiratory rate in the range of 12 to 15 ipm (feedback from the evaluator) and the entire exercise protocol will be performed with the patient sitting with their feet flat on the floor and using a clip nasal.

The Sham IME session protocol will consist of 8 sets of 2 minutes with 1 minute rest between sets, but without a load generating resistance. In addition, the volunteer will be instructed to perform diaphragmatic breathing, maintaining a respiratory rate in the range of 12 to 15 ipm (feedback from the evaluator) and the entire exercise protocol will be performed with the patient sitting with their feet flat on the floor and using a nasal clip.