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Effect of resistance training on resting blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Journal of Hypertension · 2005 · Vol. 23(2) · pp. 251–259
VA CornelissenRobert Fagard

Abstract

Our results suggest that moderate intensity resistance training is not contraindicated and could become part of the non-pharmacological intervention strategy to prevent and combat high blood pressure. However, additional studies are needed, especially in the hypertensive population.

Blood Pressure and Hypertension StudiesCardiovascular and exercise physiologyHeart Rate Variability and Autonomic ControlMedicineBlood pressureRandomized controlled trialMeta-analysisPhysical therapyConfidence intervalResistance trainingInternal medicine

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AdultAgedBlood PressureExercise TherapyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedRestRetrospective StudiesTeachingVascular ResistanceRandomized Controlled Trials as Topic
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