Even minimal exercise can help control blood pressure...
There has been much debate about how much exercise one needs to see health improvements. While the US government along with a variety of health organizations recommend 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week, a recent study reveals that even low levels of exercise can result in lower blood pressure and improved overall fitness.
For the study a group of 100 sedentary men and women between the ages of 40 and 60 were recruited for a twelve-week exercise program. Participants were divided into three groups: 30 minutes of brisk walking five days a week, 30 minutes of brisk walking three days a week, and a control group. In the end, researchers found that both exercise groups saw significant improvements in blood pressure and weight loss, thereby reducing risk for cardiovascular disease.
There has been much debate about how much exercise one needs to see health improvements. While the US government along with a variety of health organizations recommend 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week, a recent study reveals that even low levels of exercise can result in lower blood pressure and improved overall fitness.
For the study a group of 100 sedentary men and women between the ages of 40 and 60 were recruited for a twelve-week exercise program. Participants were divided into three groups: 30 minutes of brisk walking five days a week, 30 minutes of brisk walking three days a week, and a control group. In the end, researchers found that both exercise groups saw significant improvements in blood pressure and weight loss, thereby reducing risk for cardiovascular disease.
