What type of physical exercise should be recommended for improving arterial stiffness on adult population? A network meta-analysis.

Alicia Saz-LaraIván Cavero-RedondoCelia Álvarez-BuenoBlanca Notario-PachecoSara Reina-GutiérrezIrene Sequí-DomínguezJonatan R RuizVicente Martínez-Vizcaíno

Published in: European journal of cardiovascular nursing (2022)

Our findings showed that aerobic exercise, combined exercise, interval training, and mind-body exercises were the most effective exercise modalities for reducing arterial stiffness, assuming an important role in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Keyphrases

high intensity
resistance training
blood pressure
cardiovascular disease
physical activity
body composition
virtual reality
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular risk factors
cardiovascular events