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Exercise training program based on minimum weekly frequencies: effects on blood pressure and physical fitness in elderly hypertensive patients.
Moraes, Wilson M De; Souza, Pamella R M; Pinheiro, Mônica H N P; Irigoyen, Maria C; Medeiros, Alessandra; Koike, Marcia K.
Afiliação
  • Moraes WM; School of Physical Education and Sport, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Rev Bras Fisioter ; 16(2): 114-21, 2012 Apr.
Article em En, Pt | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22481693
BACKGROUND: Exercise training (ET) can reduce blood pressure (BP) and prevent functional disability. However, the effects of low volumes of training have been poorly studied, especially in elderly hypertensive patients. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of a multi-component ET program (aerobic training, strength, flexibility, and balance) on BP, physical fitness, and functional ability of elderly hypertensive patients. METHODS: Thirty-six elderly hypertensive patients with optimal clinical treatment underwent a multi-component ET program: two 60-minute sessions a week for 12 weeks at a Basic Health Unit. RESULTS: Compared to pre-training values, systolic and diastolic BP were reduced by 3.6% and 1.2%, respectively (p<0.001), body mass index was reduced by 1.1% (p<0.001), and peripheral blood glucose was reduced by 2.5% (p=0.002). There were improvements in all physical fitness domains: muscle strength (chair-stand test and elbow flexor test; p<0.001), static balance test (unipedal stance test; p<0.029), aerobic capacity (stationary gait test; p<0.001), except for flexibility (sit and reach test). Moreover, there was a reduction in the time required to perform two functional ability tests: "put on sock" and "sit down, stand up, and move around the house" (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Lower volumes of ET improved BP, metabolic parameters, and physical fitness and reflected in the functional ability of elderly hypertensive patients. Trial Registration RBR-2xgjh3.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Pressão Sanguínea / Aptidão Física / Terapia por Exercício / Hipertensão Limite: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En / Pt Revista: Rev Bras Fisioter Assunto da revista: MEDICINA FISICA / REABILITACAO Ano de publicação: 2012 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Brasil

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Assunto principal: Pressão Sanguínea / Aptidão Física / Terapia por Exercício / Hipertensão Limite: Aged / Female / Humans / Male Idioma: En / Pt Revista: Rev Bras Fisioter Assunto da revista: MEDICINA FISICA / REABILITACAO Ano de publicação: 2012 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Brasil