Abstract
Moderate isometric handgrip exercise is an effective tool in the management of systemic hypertension. To evaluate the effectiveness of a high intensity isometric handgrip exercise protocol for the reduction of blood pressure in older people with pre or stage-1 hypertension. Twenty-three participants aged 73.8 ± 6.6 years (range 61-90) completed eight weeks of high intensity isometric handgrip training 2 times per week, performing 32 contractions maintained for 5 seconds, with breaks of 5 seconds. Blood pressure (BP) was measured at baseline and at the end of the intervention. Systolic blood pressure decreased from 141 ± 11 to 127 ± 10 mmHg (p < 0.01). The decrease in diastolic blood pressure was from 79 ± 7 to 74 ± 6 mmHg (p < 0.01). A blood pressure reduction was recorded in these participants after a period of high intensity isometric handgrip exercise.
Highlights
Moderate isometric handgrip exercise is an effective tool in the management of systemic hypertension
32 contractions maintained for 5 seconds
Systolic blood pressure decreased from 141 ± 11 to 127 ± 10 mmHg
Summary
Moderate isometric handgrip exercise is an effective tool in the management of systemic hypertension. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of a high intensity isometric handgrip exercise protocol for the reduction of blood pressure in older people with pre or stage-1 hypertension. Conclusions: A blood pressure reduction was recorded in these participants after a period of high intensity isometric handgrip exercise. A pesar de ser un componente importante en la modificación de factores de riesgo cardiovascular el EA y el ERD logran reducciones menores a los generados por el ejercicio de handgrip isométrico (EHI)[5,6,7,8,9]. Es por ello que este estudio tuvo como propósito, evaluar la asociación de una intervención de ejercicio de handgrip isométrico de alta intensidad (EHI) en los cambios de la presión arterial en adultos mayores pre-hipertensos y con diagnóstico de hipertensión arterial sistémica etapa I.
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