Isometric-integrated multicomponent training offered superior blood pressure benefits over traditional training, with greater reductions in systolic (p=0.004, d=1.49) and diastolic blood pressure.
RCT (n=30)
Does isometric-integrated multicomponent training improve cardiovascular health, physical function, quality of life, and motivation in older adults with stable CVDs compared to traditional training or control?
Isometric-integrated multicomponent training offers superior blood pressure benefits compared to traditional training in older adults with stable cardiovascular disease.
Effect estimate: d = 1.49 (P-SBP)
p-value: p=<0.001
) with stable CVDs were randomised into MCT (n = 10), IMCT (n = 10), or control (n = 10). Both interventions involved supervised 60-min sessions twice weekly for 24 weeks; IMCT replaced dynamic resistance training with isometric exercises. Outcomes included resting heart rate (RHR), peripheral blood pressure (P-SBP/P-DBP), physical fitness (30s chair stand, TUG, handgrip, 2' step, back scratch, chair sit & reach), quality of life (SF-36), and exercise motivation (BREQ-3). Both MCT and IMCT improved RHR, blood pressure, fitness, HRQoL, and motivation versus controls (p < 0.001). IMCT showed greater reductions in P-SBP (p = 0.004, d = 1.49) and P-DBP (p = 0.020, d = 1.13). Both programmes effectively enhance cardiovascular, physical, and psychological health in older adults with stable CVDs. IMCT offers superior blood pressure benefits, supporting IET integration in community-based cardiovascular programmes.
Poli et al. (Thu,) conducted a rct in stable cardiovascular disease (n=30). Isometric-integrated multicomponent training (IMCT) vs. Traditional multicomponent training (MCT) and control was evaluated on Resting heart rate, peripheral blood pressure, physical fitness, quality of life, and exercise motivation (d = 1.49 (P-SBP), p=<0.001). Isometric-integrated multicomponent training offered superior blood pressure benefits over traditional training, with greater reductions in systolic (p=0.004, d=1.49) and diastolic blood pressure.
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