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Australian Association for Exercise and Sports Science Position Statement on Exercise and Hypertension

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posted on 2023-05-17, 02:38 authored by James SharmanJames Sharman, Stowasser, M
Hypertension (high blood pressure; BP) is a leading contributor to premature death and disability from cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle modification that includes regular physical activity is often recommended to patients with hypertension as one of the first line treatments for lowering BP, as well as improving overall risk for cardiovascular events. It is recognised that allied health care professionals play an important role in helping patients to achieve BP control by influencing and reinforcing appropriate lifestyle behavior. The minimum amount of exercise that is recommended in patients with hypertension comprises a mix of moderate to vigorous aerobic (endurance) activity (up to 5 days/week) in addition to resistance (strength) training (on 2 or more non-consecutive days/week). However, due to the dose-response relationship between physical activity and health, exercise levels performed beyond the minimum recommendations are expected to confer additional health benefits. Vigorous exercise training is generally safe and well tolerated by most people, including those with hypertension, although some special considerations are required and these are discussed in this review. © 2008 Sports Medicine Australia.

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Publication title

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

Volume

12

Pagination

252-257

ISSN

1440-2440

Department/School

Menzies Institute for Medical Research

Publisher

Sports Medicine Australia

Place of publication

Po Box 237, Dickson, Australia, Act, 2602

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Clinical health not elsewhere classified

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