Weekly body-weight exercise shown to lower blood pressure

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 17:42 · Archive

Isometric exercises performed once weekly can lower and maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

Research published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine found that isometric exercises, where muscles contract without movement, can lower blood pressure. A study from Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent showed that doing the exercises three times weekly produced the best results, but a single weekly session still yielded significant improvements.

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• Squatting exercise once a week can lower blood pressureSquatting once a week can lower blood pressure, according to new research. The findings, published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, suggest that isometric exercises, where muscles contract without movement, can deliver notable cardiovascular benefits even at low frequency. While a study from Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent found that doing the exercises three times a week produced the best results, researchers noted that a single weekly session still yielded significant improvements. This makes the approach particularly valuable for those who struggle to maintain a more…GB News · 30 Sept, 15:13
• Doing simple body-weight exercise once a week can tackle high blood pressure, study findsIsometric exercise shown to lower blood pressure and holding this strength pose just once a week was shown to maintain healthy levelsThe Mirror · 29 Sept, 23:33

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