Tweet TONTON - FITNESS ADVISER: RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HYPERTENSION: Design Safe and Effective Programs Sorace, Paul M.S., RCEP, CSCS; Churilla, James R. Ph.D., MPH, RCEP, CSCS; Magyari, Peter M. Ph.D., HFS, CSCS

RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR HYPERTENSION: Design Safe and Effective Programs Sorace, Paul M.S., RCEP, CSCS; Churilla, James R. Ph.D., MPH, RCEP, CSCS; Magyari, Peter M. Ph.D., HFS, CSCS

Publicado  segunda-feira, 5 de março de 2012


SUMMARY

HTN affects millions of Americans and is a significant contributor to premature morbidity and mortality. An exercise program designed to help manage HTN should emphasize aerobic activities. However, RT can play an important role in the lifestyle management of HTN and should be a component of a comprehensive exercise program designed to address the broader health and fitness goals of people with HTN. Given the increased risks associated with RT for persons with HTN, it is prudent that the exercise professional take a conservative approach (especially initially) when implementing and monitoring a RT program for someone with controlled HTN. Recommendations presented in the article will help promote safe and effective RT programs in people with controlled HTN.
Disclosure: The authors declare no conflicts of interest and do not have any financial disclosures.
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CONDENSED VERSION AND BOTTOM LINE
HTN is a common CVD affecting more than 25% of the U.S. adult population. Lifestyle intervention plays an important role in the management and prevention of HTN. Part of the lifestyle intervention should be performing regular RT. When the proper guidelines are followed, RT performed in a submaximal manner has been shown to be safe and beneficial for persons with controlled HTN.

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