The Best Exercise for Lowering Blood Pressure ft. Dr. Gil Carvalho

Physionic

Jan 17, 2025

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0:00 - Introduction
1:40 - The Best Exercise for Lowering Blood Pressure
3:12 - As Effective as Drugs?
5:07 - How to Apply This
6:19 - Some Fun :)

References
[Study 387] Edwards JJ, Deenmamode AHP, Griffiths M, et al. Exercise training and resting blood pressure: a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(20):1317-1326. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2022-106503

Funding/Conflicts: Public Funding [National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Complex Reviews Support Unit (project number 14/178/29) and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands] / No Conflicts of Interest

[Study 388] Morita H, Abe M, Suematsu Y, et al. Resistance exercise has an antihypertensive effect comparable to that of aerobic exercise in hypertensive patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Hypertens Res. Published online November 28, 2024. doi:10.1038/s41440-024-01998-9

Funding/Conflicts: Unknown Funding / Some researchers have received honorariums from Industry [Eli Lilly, Mitsubishi, Bayer, AstraZeneca, and More]

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Episode description

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Gil's Video: https://youtu.be/Vs9s9T8oK7M?si=t9-gXVwwvmBIHvEw

0:00 - Introduction
1:40 - The Best Exercise for Lowering Blood Pressure
3:12 - As Effective as Drugs?
5:07 - How to Apply This
6:19 - Some Fun :)

References
[Study 387] Edwards JJ, Deenmamode AHP, Griffiths M, et al. Exercise training and resting blood pressure: a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2023;57(20):1317-1326. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2022-106503

Funding/Conflicts: Public Funding [National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Complex Reviews Support Unit (project number 14/178/29) and NIHR Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands] / No Conflicts of Interest

[Study 388] Morita H, Abe M, Suematsu Y, et al. Resistance exercise has an antihypertensive effect comparable to that of aerobic exercise in hypertensive patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Hypertens Res. Published online November 28, 2024. doi:10.1038/s41440-024-01998-9

Funding/Conflicts: Unknown Funding / Some researchers have received honorariums from Industry [Eli Lilly, Mitsubishi, Bayer, AstraZeneca, and More]

********CRITIQUES, RULES, AND NOTES********

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- Please do not post summaries of the video in the comments - it damages retention on the video and YouTube is less likely to promote it (these videos cost me a lot of money to produce).

Critiques of my work are welcome! Please be aware of the following notes & rules before submitting critique:

Be mindful that this content is not all encompassing on the subject at hand and is self-limited for brevity to reach a wider audience. Also, be aware that I receive hundreds of YouTube comments per day, so the only way your critique can be considered is if you follow the steps outlined below. Finally, YouTube auto-deletes links, so I do not see most comments with links attached.

RULES:
If your comment is rude, you will be banned.
If your comment is not about the studies/topics at hand (i.e. extending to other outcomes not discussed) or offers critique with no scientific basis, it is unlikely to receive a response.

If you can follow these rules, I will try to address your critique and if there is merit, I will add an AMENDMENT to the content in question and pin it so everyone can see it (thank you!).

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Disclaimer: None of the information provided by this brand is a replacement for your physician's advice. This brand is information for the sake of knowledge and the options of choice it provides, not in any way a personalized prescription. Please consult your physician before making any health related changes.

#bloodpressuretips #bloodpressuremanagement #bloodpressuretreatment

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Incorporate isometric exercise to lower blood pressure

A network meta-analysis of 270 studies concluded that isometric exercise is the most effective type of exercise for lowering blood pressure.

Perform isometric exercises anywhere for free

Isometric exercises like wall squats are free of charge and can be performed anywhere without needing a gym, even during a break at work.

Implement wall squat protocol to manage blood pressure

An effective protocol involves holding a wall squat for one to two minutes, resting for a couple of minutes, and repeating for four sets, two to three times per week.

Incorporate wall squats to lower systolic blood pressure

The isometric wall squat is a particularly effective exercise, with studies estimating it can reduce systolic blood pressure by around 10 points.

Implement isometric exercises to lower blood pressure effectively

A program of isometric exercises can lower blood pressure by 10 points, an effect comparable to that of some blood pressure-lowering medications.

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