Combined aerobic and resistance training may serve as an effective complementary intervention to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
Meta-Analysis
Does combined aerobic and resistance training reduce blood pressure in adults with hypertension?
Combined aerobic and resistance training may serve as an effective complementary non-pharmacological intervention to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension.
Introduction: hypertension is a leading global health issue with poor control despite pharmacological treatments. Combined exercise is a promising non-pharmacological strategy. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combined aerobic and resistance training in reducing blood pressure (BP) among adults with hypertension. Methods: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Science Direct and Google Scholar to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving hypertensive adults undergoing combined exercise (CE) interventions. Study selection, data extraction, and risk of bias assessment were performed following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta- Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Results: =15%). Conclusion: our findings suggest that combined exercise may serve as an effective complementary intervention to reduce both SBP and DBP in adults with hypertension.
Chourite et al. (Thu,) conducted a meta-analysis in hypertension. Combined aerobic and resistance training was evaluated on Reduction in blood pressure (SBP and DBP). Combined aerobic and resistance training may serve as an effective complementary intervention to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in adults with hypertension.