Research
Neural
Both low and moderate resistance training loads significantly decrease resting systolic blood pressure in older women after 8 weeks.
Practitioners can use either low or moderate resistance training to effectively lower systolic blood pressure in older female clients.
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After 8 weeks, both groups presented significant changes (p < .05) in systolic BP (LOW = -3.0%; MOD = -4.6%)
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effect of Resistance Training Intensity on Blood Pressure in Older Women
Alex S. Ribeiro et al. · Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2020
rct · n=29Cited 7×
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