Both dynamic power training and power training with short rest periods significantly improved pulse pressure, systolic blood pressure, autonomic cardiac control, and physical performance (P<0.05).
RCT (n=25)
randomly assigned
Does dynamic power training without absolute rest intervals compared to power training with short rest periods improve blood pressure and physical performance in hypertensive young-old adults?
Power training protocols using elastic bands, regardless of rest interval structure, significantly improve systolic blood pressure, autonomic control, and physical performance in hypertensive older adults.
p-value: p=<0.05
Objective This study aimed to investigate the effects of different power training protocols on pulse pressure, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), autonomic cardiac control, and physical performance in hypertensive ung. Methods Twenty-five participants were randomly assigned to either the dynamic power training group (DPTG; n = 13) or the power training group (PTG; n = 12). The DPTG performed dynamic power training without absolute rest intervals, whereas the PTG performed power training with short rest periods. Both protocols were carried out three times per week over 20 weeks. Pulse pressure, SBP, DBP, autonomic cardiac control, and physical performance were assessed at baseline and after 20 weeks. Results Significant improvements were observed in pulse pressure, SBP, autonomic cardiac control, and physical performance following the 20-week intervention ( P < 0.05). Conclusion These findings suggest that both protocols – dynamic power training (without absolute rest intervals) and power training (with short rest periods) – promoted enhancements in pulse pressure, SBP, autonomic cardiac control, lower limb functional capacity, and dynamic balance in hypertensive young–old adults. Thus, strength and conditioning professionals may consider incorporating power training protocols as a viable exercise intervention for managing systemic arterial hypertension in this population.
Gambassi et al. (2026) conducted an RCT in Hypertension (n=25). Dynamic power training vs. Power training with short rest periods was evaluated on Pulse pressure, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, autonomic cardiac control, and physical performance (p=<0.05). Both dynamic power training and power training with short rest periods significantly improved pulse pressure, systolic blood pressure, autonomic cardiac control, and physical performance (P<0.05).