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 language | American English |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 13-18 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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