Effects of continuous vs. interval exercise training on blood pressure and arterial stiffness in treated hypertension
Exercise is an effective intervention for treating hypertension and arterial stiffness, but little is known about which exercise modality is the most effective in reducing arterial stiffness and blood pressure in hypertensive subjects. Our purpose was to evaluate the effect of continuous vs. interval exercise training on arterial stiffness and blood pressure in hypertensive patients. [...]
Effects of a 12-week intervention period with football and running for habitually active men with mild hypertension
The present study examined the effect of football training on the health profile of habitually active 25-45-year-old men with mild hypertension and compared it with running training and no additional activity. The participants in F and R completed a 1-h training session 2.4 times/week for 12 weeks. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased in all [...]
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