Stretching, isometrics, and aerobic exercise for decreasing blood pressure post-exercise: a randomized crossover study
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2025-02
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Chilibeck, Philip
Keller, Charlie
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Canadian Science Publishing
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We compared stretching, isometrics, and aerobic exercise for effectiveness in decreasing blood pressure post-exercise. Using a randomized crossover design, 5 males and 4 females (21.3 years; normotensive) participated in four 30 min sessions on separate days: static stretching (30 s stretches, major muscle groups), isometric exercise, aerobic cycling (75% VO2peak), and control (rest), with blood pressure and heart rate measured before exercise (or rest) and for 60 min post-exercise (or rest). Aerobic exercise and stretching decreased post-exercise systolic blood pressure (∼10 mmHg each) (p < 0.05), whereas isometric exercise and the control condition did not significantly decrease post-exercise blood pressure. Stretching is similar to aerobic exercise for reducing blood pressure post-exercise.
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The final published version of this manuscript has been published by the Canadian Science Publishing and can be accessed at: https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2024-0439
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blood pressure, flexibility, strength, endurance
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Keller, C., & Chilibeck, P. D. (2025). Stretching, isometrics, and aerobic exercise for decreasing blood pressure post-exercise: a randomized crossover study. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 50, 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2024-0439
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https://doi.org/10.1139/apnm-2024-0439