A weekly session of isometric exercise training may maintain lower blood pressure
Reductions in blood pressure may be maintained over the short term with just one or two sessions of isometric exercise training a week, research published online in the journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggests.
A study published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine suggests that weekly sessions of isometric exercise training may help maintain lower blood pressure. Researchers found that doing isometric exercise three times a week for four weeks resulted in the largest reduction in systolic blood pressure compared to those exercising once or twice a week.
After stopping the exercises for another four weeks, blood pressure returned to levels similar to the control group. While lower frequency training may be sufficient for short-term blood pressure maintenance, higher frequencies are needed to preserve these benefits and associated cardiovascular adaptations. The study indicates that weekly isometric exercise training can be a practical option for individuals with limited time or adherence challenges, but longer-term effects require further investigation.
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