Influence of non-periodized resistance training on blood pressure in healthy elderly women

This study compared the chronic effects of moderate intensity resistance training on blood pressure in 13 healthy elderly women (Treatment Training Group, age: 65 ± 2 yrs) who trained 2 sessionswk-1 for 12 wks to 13 elderly women who did not undergo resistance training (Control Group, age: 65 ± 4 yr...

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Published in:Journal of exercise physiology online 2016-06, Vol.19 (3), p.50
Main Authors: Gambassi, Bruno Bavaresco, Rodrigues, Bruno, Feriani, Daniele Jardim, Novais, Tania Maria Gaspar, Oliveira, Paula de Lourdes Lauande, Sauaia, Bismarck Ascar, Almeida, Fabiano de Jesus Furtado, Pulcherio, Janaina Oliveira Bentivi, Schwingel, Paulo Adriano, Mostarda, Cristiano Teixeira
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Language:English
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Aged women
Analysis
Blood pressure
Health aspects
Isometric exercise
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Summary:This study compared the chronic effects of moderate intensity resistance training on blood pressure in 13 healthy elderly women (Treatment Training Group, age: 65 ± 2 yrs) who trained 2 sessionswk-1 for 12 wks to 13 elderly women who did not undergo resistance training (Control Group, age: 65 ± 4 yrs). The findings indicate that there were no statistically significant changes in blood pressure in both groups after 12 wks. Hence, it is clear that while the 12 wks of moderate intensity resistance exercise did not lower the resting blood pressure of healthy elderly women, it did not increase it either. Key Words: Aging, Prevention, Hypertension, Exercise
ISSN:1097-9751
1097-9751