Psychophysiological Characterization of Different Capoeira Performances in Experienced Individuals

The aim of this study was to characterize the psychophysiological demand in different Capoeira performances in male experienced individuals. Eleven men healthy and experienced in Capoeira. Participants were invited to five visits in different days: 1) anamnesis and anthropometric assessment; 2) aerobic performance assessment; 3 to 5) performance of 90s in three Capoeira styles (Angola, Benguela and São Bento). Main Outcome Measure(s): The physiological demand through the heart rate (HR), R-R interval (RRi), blood pressure (BP), blood lactate (\[Lac\]), and glucose (\[Gluc\]) and rating perceived effort (RPE), feeling scale (FS) and perceived activation (PA) were assessed after 10min of rest and during recovery (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9min) of each performance. HR and RRi records also occurred during each performance.