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Subject: Exercise characteristics and blood pressure reduction after combined aerobic and resistance training: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression
What this means
Combined endurance and strength training lowered systolic pressure by 6.4 mmHg and diastolic pressure by 3.7 mmHg versus no exercise. Higher intensity and more sets went with larger drops.
Schneider VM, Domingues LB, Umpierre D, Tanaka H, Ferrari R · 2023 · Journal of Hypertension
What does this rating mean?
Multiple consistent meta-analyses or a position stand. Sufficient basis for a fixed choice in the coaching.
Findings
Combined aerobic and resistance training reduced systolic blood pressure by 6.4 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 3.7 mmHg versus a non-exercise control, in people with hypertension.
Who this applies to
Adults with high blood pressure.
Size of the research
37 randomized trials with 41 training programs and 1942 participants in total.
What to keep in mind
The link with intensity and number of sets comes from a comparative analysis across earlier studies. It shows an association, not direct proof that harder training is the cause.
Practical conclusion for REZA
Concrete numbers to motivate hypertensive clients: combined aerobic and resistance training lowers blood pressure by a clinically meaningful margin.
View method and source
Methodology
Meta-analysis
Population
37 studies, 41 exercise interventions, 1942 adults with hypertension
Intervention
Combined aerobic + resistance (strength) training vs non-exercise control
Outcome measures
Systolic and diastolic blood pressure change from baseline
Limitations
Heterogeneous protocols and BP measurement methods; mostly small trials; medication use varies; meta-regression is observational and exploratory.
Original source
DOI: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000003455 · PMID: 37115856
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