Effects of aerobic exercise training of different intensities on circadian blood pressure / 中华物理医学与康复杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To compare the effects of aero bi c exercise training of two different intensities on circadian blood pressure. Methods Twenty-eight sedentary patients with hyperte nsion were randomly allocated into 2 groups, and were treated with aerobic exerc ise training at 20% or 60% of the maximal intensity for 8 weeks, respectively. Not only were the relevant parameters of exercise capacity measured by use of m aximal bicycle ergometer tests, but also was the circadian blood pressure monito red pre-and post-therapy. Results Each paramet er of blood pressure decreased in both groups with similar circadian pattern. Conclusion The aerobic exercise training at 20% an d 60% of the maximal intensity have similar effects on circadian blood pressure.