Exercise is associated with better health. And according to a new study, isometric exercises may be best for people with high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
- A new analysis of 270 studies investigated the benefits of various forms of exercise in lowering blood pressure and found that static isometric exercises are the most effective.
- All of the forms of exercise included in the analysis provided benefits, though less so than isometric exercises, such as wall sits.
- Experts say that a mix of different forms of exercise provides the strongest overall health benefits.
The study authors compared aerobic, dynamic resistance, combined, high intensity interval (HIIT), and isometric exercise methods and the effects of each on blood pressure.
While all these exercise types effectively lowered blood pressure, one form, in particular, stood out.
Based on the findings, isometric exercise training had the most significant impact on lowering blood pressure.