Why the study?
This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a supervised aerobic exercise training program on weight loss, functional capacity, quality of life, and depression level in patients with essential hypertension.
Does supervised aerobic exercise training improve functional capacity, quality of life, and blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension compared to unsupervised exercise?
Population
Patients with essential hypertension (Group 1 n:91, Group 2 n:47)
Comparison
Supervised aerobic exercise training vs unsupervised walking
Design
Prospective study
Follow-up
6 weeks
Authors
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Supervised exercise may improve hypertension outcomes; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Does supervised aerobic exercise training improve functional capacity, quality of life, and blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension compared to unsupervised exercise?
Supervised aerobic exercise training is more effective than unsupervised exercise for improving functional capacity, quality of life, and blood pressure in patients with essential hypertension.
Gezer et al. (2021) studied this question.