Chart 8.3. – Magnitude of blood pressure reduction in hypertensive individuals with physical training.
| Training | Systolic/diastolic blood pressure |
|---|---|
| Aerobic 459 | -12.3/-6.1 mm Hg* |
| Aerobic 459 | -8.8/-4.9 mm Hg** |
| Dynamic resistance training 460 | -5.7/-5.2 mm Hg |
| Isometric handgrip resistance training 461 | -6.5/-5.5 mm Hg |
* Office blood pressure. ** Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.