The psychological, behavioral and psychosocial implications of self-control are well established, but relatively little is known about its implications for physical health. This study examined the association between self-control and two important indicators of cardiovascular risk: morning blood pressure surge (MBPS) and maximum oxygen consumption (VO). Undergraduate students (N = 78) completed a measure of dispositional self-control (Brief Self-Control Scale), participated in a 24-h ambulatory assessment of heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP), and completed the YMCA Cycle Ergometer Submaximal Test. Regression analyzes yielded a significant positive relationship between self-control and VO. Results also indicated a significant negative association between self-control and MBPS, independent of average 24-h blood pressure and VO scores. These findings expand our understanding of the relationship between dispositional self-control and MBPS. Study limitations and directions for future research are discussed.

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