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Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate blood pressure responses and physical performance during the 3 km time trial test in obese individuals. Methods: The volunteers were divided into three groups, according to the body mass index (BMI): 1) normal body mass: BMI < 24.9 kg.m-2 (n = 34); 2) overweight: BMI > 25 and < 29.9 kg.m-2 (n = 25) and 3) obese: BMI > 30 kg.m-2 (n = 13). Initially were measured the body mass, height, BMI, resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) and resting diastolic blood pressure (DBP). Right after, the volunteers performed the 3km time trial test and the SBP and DBP were measured before and after the test and the perform of the test was timed. Results: The obese group had a longer time to perform the test, indicating a lower physical performance compared to the overweight and normal groups. The obese group had higher DBP and SBP compared to the normal group at the beginning and end of the 3 km time trial test. In addition, during the 3 km time trial there was a maintenance of DBP and elevation of SBP in all 3 groups. Conclusion: Based on the results, it is concluded that obese individuals have higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels and lower physical performance during the 3 km time trial test.

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