Key result
Regular medium-to-high-intensity aerobic activity lowers BP by ~11/5 mm Hg in hypertensive patients.
Why the study?
Does regular physical activity reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension?
Population
Individuals with hypertension
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports aerobic exercise in hypertension management; leaves open optimal dosing and long-term adherence.
Does regular physical activity reduce blood pressure in individuals with hypertension?
Effect estimate: Mean reduction 11/5 mm Hg
Regular physical activity, particularly medium-to-high-intensity aerobic and isometric exercise, provides clinically meaningful blood pressure reductions in individuals with hypertension.
Börjesson et al. (2016) conducted a review in Hypertension. Regular physical activity (aerobic, isometric, dynamic resistance) was evaluated on Blood pressure reduction (Mean reduction 11/5 mm Hg). Regular medium-to-high-intensity aerobic physical activity reduces blood pressure by a mean of 11/5 mm Hg in individuals with hypertension.
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