Key result
Short-term eccentric exercise lowers resting BP and HR more than concentric exercise in mild-to-moderate hypertensives.
Why the study?
The comparative effects of concentric versus eccentric resisted exercise on resting blood pressure and heart rate in hypertensive individuals were not well established.
Does eccentric resisted exercise reduce resting blood pressure and heart rate compared to concentric resisted exercise in mild to moderate hypertensive individuals?
RCT (n=30)
randomized
Does eccentric resisted exercise reduce resting blood pressure and heart rate compared to concentric resisted exercise in mild to moderate hypertensive individuals?
Short-term eccentric resisted exercise appears more effective than concentric exercise in reducing resting blood pressure and heart rate in mild to moderate hypertensive individuals.
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Eccentric arm curls may lower resting BP short-term in hypertension; larger trials needed before any clinical adoption.
Aim: To study and compare the effect of concentric and eccentric Resisted Exercise on resting blood pressure and heart rate in hypertensive individuals.Methodology: 30 hypertensive individuals were selected and randomized into two groups; Group A and B. Group A (n=15) performed concentric arm curls for 6 days and group B (n=15) performed eccentric arm curls for 6 days.Result: Significant changes were seen in eccentrically trained individuals.Conclusion: The short term Eccentric Resisted Exercise produces comparatively more reduction in resting blood pressure and heart rate than concentric type of resisted exercise in mild to moderate hypertensive subjects.
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Khare et al. (2016) conducted an RCT in mild to moderate hypertension (n=30). Eccentric resisted exercise vs. Concentric resisted exercise was evaluated on resting blood pressure and heart rate. Short-term eccentric resisted exercise produced a greater reduction in resting blood pressure and heart rate than concentric exercise in mild to moderate hypertensive subjects.
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