Changes in systolic arterial pressure variability are associated with the decreased aerobic performance of rats subjected to physical exercise in the heat
Running rats display augmented blood pressure in hot than in temperate environment. Rats with lower performance exhibit exaggerated adrenergic activity during exercise. Rats with higher performance exhibit lower blood pressure variability during exercise. Increased blood pressure variability is related to impaired performance in the heat. Blood pressure variability at the onset of exercise can predict rat's performance.