Blood Pressure Lowered by Regular Exercise
Lower your blood pressure - walk about a bit!
A new study has shown that physical activity further reduces blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure, even when they're taking medications to address this problem. This has been shown by new research using a 24 hour blood pressure monitor device.Researchers from Italy studied the effects of a 6-week fast-walking program in 168 patients with high blood pressure. All of them were taking blood pressure medication at the time.
The fast-walking sessions, which took place three times a week were conducted under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist
After the exercise program, the average systolic blood pressure (the upper number) fell from 143 to 135 mmHg and the diastolic pressure (the lower number) dropped from 91 to 84 mmHg.
No gender-based differences were found.
These results support exercise training as an important part of the treatment of individuals with mild elevations in blood pressure.
A new study has shown that physical activity further reduces blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure, even when they're taking medications to address this problem. This has been shown by new research using a 24 hour blood pressure monitor device.Researchers from Italy studied the effects of a 6-week fast-walking program in 168 patients with high blood pressure. All of them were taking blood pressure medication at the time.
The fast-walking sessions, which took place three times a week were conducted under the guidance of an experienced physiotherapist
After the exercise program, the average systolic blood pressure (the upper number) fell from 143 to 135 mmHg and the diastolic pressure (the lower number) dropped from 91 to 84 mmHg.
No gender-based differences were found.
These results support exercise training as an important part of the treatment of individuals with mild elevations in blood pressure.
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