Brief Report: Exercise and Blood Pressure in Older Adults-An Updated Look.

Published in: International journal of hypertension (2018)

Exclusive of changes in DBP congruent with resistance training, exercise (aerobic, resistance, and combined aerobic and resistance) reduces resting SBP and DBP in older adults. These findings have practical implications when considering exercise for the prevention and treatment of raised blood pressure in older adults.

Keyphrases

high intensity
resistance training
blood pressure
physical activity
heart rate
body composition
hypertensive patients
heart rate variability
type diabetes
combination therapy
glycemic control