Why the study?
The chronic antihypertensive effect of resistance training was recognized in mixed-aged populations, but its specific effect on blood pressure in older individuals remained unknown.
Does dynamic resistance training alone reduce blood pressure in older adults (≥60 years) with prehypertension and hypertension?
Population
835 older individuals (≥60 years) across 24 randomized controlled trials
Comparison
Dynamic resistance training alone vs control
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors
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Supports dynamic resistance training for BP lowering in older adults with prehypertension or hypertension; extends meta-analytic evidence to this population.
Does dynamic resistance training alone reduce blood pressure in older adults (≥60 years) with prehypertension and hypertension?
Moderate-intensity dynamic resistance training significantly reduces both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in older adults with prehypertension and hypertension.
Henkin et al. (2023) studied this question.
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