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Episode 1908 - How to fight the #1 killer of older adults

Feb 5, 2025

Discover the intriguing findings of a study comparing aerobic and strength training for hypertension in older adults. Both exercise types show blood pressure reductions, but strength training shines with lasting benefits. It continues to improve health long after aerobic progress levels off. This highlights the crucial role of strength training in enhancing long-term wellness for older adults. Join the discussion to learn effective strategies for supporting this vital population!

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Long-term strength training offers superior hypertension management benefits for older adults compared to aerobic exercise, even after progress levels off.

Incorporating a blended approach of strength and aerobic training can significantly enhance cardiovascular health and overall fitness in older populations.

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Aerobic vs. Strength Training and Hypertension

A recent study investigated the effects of aerobic training compared to strength training on hypertension in healthy older adults. Both exercise groups participated in 60-minute sessions twice a week over a four-year period, resulting in reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure for both. However, the strength training group exhibited superior long-term benefits, with their improvements continuing beyond the two-year mark while the aerobic group plateaued. This suggests that incorporating strength training may be particularly beneficial for managing hypertension and supporting cardiovascular health in older adults.

Comparative Benefits of Aerobic and Strength Training for Hypertension in Older Adults

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Dr. Jeff Musgrave // #GeriOnICE // www.ptonice.com

In today's episode of the PT on ICE Daily Show, join Modern Management of the Older Adult lead faculty Jeff Musgrave discusses a recently published research study comparing the effects of aerobic training versus strength training on hypertension in healthy older adults. The study, titled "Differential Effects of the Type of Physical Exercise on Blood Pressure in Independent Older Adults," was conducted over four years and included two groups: one focused on aerobic exercise and the other on strength training, with both groups participating in two 60-minute sessions per week. While both groups saw reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, the strength training group exhibited superior long-term benefits, showing continued improvements beyond the two-year mark when the aerobic group's progress plateaued. Jeff highlights the importance of strength training in long-term wellness programs for older adults, particularly in managing hypertension.

Take a listen to learn how to better serve this population of patients & athletes, or check out the full show notes on our blog at www.ptonice.com/blog.

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Episode 1908 - How to fight the #1 killer of older adults

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Aerobic vs. Strength Training and Hypertension

Details of the Training Protocols

Implications for Future Training Approaches

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts