Key result
Aerobic and combined exercise training tend to improve arterial stiffness, whereas vigorous resistance training is associated with an increase in arterial stiffness.
Why the study?
Does aerobic, resistance, or combined exercise training improve arterial stiffness in normotensive and hypertensive adults?
Population
Normotensive and hypertensive adults (data from 17 RCTs)
Comparison
Aerobic, resistance, and combined aerobic and… vs Control group (implied by RCT inclusion)
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports prioritizing aerobic or combined over vigorous resistance training for arterial stiffness; extends RCT evidence by modality and hypertension status.
Systematic Review
Does aerobic, resistance, or combined exercise training improve arterial stiffness in normotensive and hypertensive adults?
Aerobic and combined exercise training generally improve or maintain arterial stiffness, whereas vigorous resistance training may increase arterial stiffness in adults.
Li et al. (2014) conducted a systematic review in Normotension and hypertension. Aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise training was evaluated on Arterial stiffness. Aerobic and combined exercise training tend to improve arterial stiffness, whereas vigorous resistance training is associated with an increase in arterial stiffness.
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