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Sustained effect of resistance training on blood pressure and hand grip strength following a detraining period in elderly hypertensive women: a pilot study.
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Clinical interventions in aging [Clin Interv Aging] 2014 Jan 20; Vol. 9, pp. 219-25. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jan 20 (Print Publication: 2014). - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Introduction: Hypertension is the most prevalent modifiable risk factor with a high prevalence among older adults. Exercise is a nonpharmacological treatment shown to benefit all patients with hypertension.<br />Objective: This study examined the effects of a 14-week moderate intensity resistance training program (RT) on the maintenance of blood pressure and hand grip strength during an extended detraining period in elderly hypertensive women.<br />Methods: Twelve hypertensive sedentary elderly women completed 14 weeks of whole body RT at a moderate perceived exertion following a detraining period of 14 weeks.<br />Results: Following the training period, participants demonstrated an increase in absolute hand grip strength (P=0.001), relative hand grip strength (P=0.032) and a decrease of systolic (P=0.001), diastolic (P=0.008), and mean blood pressure (P=0.002) when compared to pre-exercise values. In addition, these effects were sustained after 14 weeks of detraining.<br />Conclusion: Resistance training may be a valuable method to improve muscular strength and blood pressure in elderly people with benefits being maintained up to 14 weeks following training cessation.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1178-1998
- Volume :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Clinical interventions in aging
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24477221
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S56058