“…Resistance exercises increase strength, muscle mass and power, functional capacity, and quality of life, 1 , 2 , 3 therefore they have been consistently recommended for individuals with and without the presence of cardiovascular diseases. 4 , 5 , 6 However, during resistance exercise, there are abrupt increases in heart rate, 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 cardiac output, 10 and blood pressure (BP), 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 , 13 , 14 which have been a concern. 5 , 6 Thus, strategies to attenuate the cardiovascular responses during resistance exercise have been sought.…”