yoga, Pilates and recreational sports<\/a> on blood pressure remained \u201climited and imprecise\u201d as they called for more work to assess the impact of these forms of exercise.<\/p>\n\u201cOverall, aerobic exercise, combined training and high-intensity interval training show the most consistent signals of benefit based on current data,\u201d the authors wrote.<\/p>\n
Commenting on the study, Regina Giblin, the senior cardiac nurse at British Heart Foundation, said: \u201cRegular exercise can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to a third, with aerobic activity, such as a brisk walk, remaining particularly effective at lowering blood pressure.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis research linking combined exercise and high-intensity interval training to significant reductions in blood pressure over 24 hours is encouraging and reinforces the important role physical activity plays in managing high blood pressure.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile these findings are promising, more research is needed to better understand how different types of exercise compare.<\/p>\n
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