Training & movement

Exercise characteristics and blood pressure reduction after combined aerobic and resistance training: a systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression

Schneider VM, Domingues LB, Umpierre D, Tanaka H, Ferrari R · 2023 · Journal of Hypertension

REZA evidence rating A: High confidence

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Population

37 studies, 41 exercise interventions, 1942 adults with hypertension

Intervention

Combined aerobic + resistance (strength) training vs non-exercise control

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.

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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