Effect of Resistance Training Intensity on Blood Pressure in Older Women

This study aimed to compare the effects of resistance training performed with low versus moderate loads on systemic resting blood pressure (BP) in older women. A total of 29 women (72.6 ± 5.1 years) were randomized into two groups: low load (LOW, n = 15) and moderate load (MOD, n = 14). An 8-week wh...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2021-04, Vol.29 (2), p.225-232
Main Authors: Ribeiro, Alex S, Nunes, João Pedro, Coronado, Karina E, Andrade-Lima, Aluísio, Dos Santos, Leandro, Aguiar, Andreo F, Schoenfeld, Brad J, Cyrino, Edilson S
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Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Blood Pressure
Exercise
Exercise Therapy
Female
Humans
Older women
Repetition
Resistance
Resistance Training
Rest
Resting
Strength training
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Summary:This study aimed to compare the effects of resistance training performed with low versus moderate loads on systemic resting blood pressure (BP) in older women. A total of 29 women (72.6 ± 5.1 years) were randomized into two groups: low load (LOW, n = 15) and moderate load (MOD, n = 14). An 8-week whole-body resistance training program was carried out 3 days/week (eight exercises, three sets, 10 or 15 repetition maximum). The LOW and MOD groups trained with a relative load of 15 and 10 repetition maximum, respectively. Outcome measures included resting systolic and diastolic BP. After 8 weeks, both groups presented significant changes (p < .05) in systolic BP (LOW = -3.0%; MOD = -4.6%) and mean BP (LOW = -1.9%; MOD = -3.1%). There was no change for diastolic BP in the posttest in both groups. The results suggest that low and moderate loads are equally effective for promoting decreases in resting BP in older women.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.2020-0049