Resistance training for hypertension: Design safe and effective programs: Design safe and effective programs

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Abstract

Learning objectives: • Provide a brief overview of hypertension, the epidemiology of hypertension, associated health risks, and basic pharmacology for hypertension.• Discuss the research examining the effects resistance training has on blood pressure.• Provide resistance training recommendations for people with hypertension. © 2012 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)13-18
Number of pages6
JournalACSM's Health and Fitness Journal
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2012

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Keywords

  • Diastolic Blood Pressure; Light-Moderate Resistance; Resistance Exercise; Submaximal Effort; Systolic Blood Pressure
  • Diastolic Blood Pressure
  • Light-Moderate Resistance
  • Resistance Exercise
  • Submaximal Effort
  • Systolic Blood Pressure

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