[ww520]

To save time on reading here is the key finding on the decrease of blood pressure from various exercises.

aerobic exercise training (−4.49/–2.53 mm Hg)

dynamic resistance training (–4.55/–3.04 mm Hg)

combined training (–6.04/–2.54 mm Hg)

high-intensity interval training (–4.08/–2.50 mm Hg)

isometric exercise training (–8.24/–4.00 mm Hg)

Here’s a link on what isometric exercise is.

https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/isometric...

[m463]

I wonder how much a standing desk counts as isometric exercise, or is it more a balancing exercise.

[geph2021]

can anyone summarize the volume of such training that was used in the comparison?

EDIT: At least the isometric exercise part is answered in the comments below [1]

1 - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36884118#36884647

[hammock]

What is combined training?

[dqv]

Right, it's not mentioned what that is in the article.

On first search, something you do with your horse. I don't have a horse.

This site says

>Combination Training is an integrated form of training that combines lower body, upper body, trunk musculature and balance training all into one exercise, accomplishing three times as much training in the same amount of time.

https://nwpersonaltraining.com/blog/combination-training/

I think something like those Billy Blanks Tae Bo videos would fit the bill.

[cyounkins]

BBC thinks it is "aerobic and weights"

[panabee]

comparison with GPT4 answering the same question:

test 1

prompt: what are the key findings on the decrease in blood pressure on various exercises?

answer: The study found significant reductions in resting systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) following various types of exercise training:

1. Aerobic exercise training resulted in a decrease of approximately 4.49 mm Hg in SBP and 2.53 mm Hg in DBP.

2. Dynamic resistance training led to a decrease of approximately 4.55 mm Hg in SBP and 3.04 mm Hg in DBP.

3. Combined training (a mix of different exercise types) resulted in a decrease of approximately 6.04 mm Hg in SBP and 2.54 mm Hg in DBP.

4. High-intensity interval training led to a decrease of approximately 4.08 mm Hg in SBP and 2.50 mm Hg in DBP.

5. Isometric exercise training resulted in the most significant decrease, with approximately 8.24 mm Hg in SBP and 4.00 mm Hg in DBP.

In terms of specific exercises, the isometric wall squat was found to be the most effective for reducing systolic blood pressure, and running was found to be the most effective for reducing diastolic blood pressure (Pages 1, 5, 8, 11).

test 2

prompt: you're a world-class educator who can explain any concept, no matter how esoteric or technical. what are the key findings on the decrease in blood pressure on various exercises?

answer: Sure, I'll break down the key findings from the study on how various exercises affect blood pressure:

1. *Aerobic exercise training*: This type of exercise includes activities like jogging, swimming, or cycling. The study found that aerobic exercise training can reduce systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats) by an average of 4.49 mm Hg, and diastolic blood pressure (the bottom number, indicating the pressure in your arteries when your heart is at rest between beats) by an average of 2.53 mm Hg.

2. *Dynamic resistance training*: This involves exercises like weight lifting where you're moving your body against some type of resistance. The study found that this type of training can reduce systolic blood pressure by an average of 4.55 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 3.04 mm Hg.

3. *Combined training*: This is a mix of different types of exercise. The study found that combined training can reduce systolic blood pressure by an average of 6.04 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 2.54 mm Hg.

4. *High-intensity interval training (HIIT)*: This involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by short periods of rest or lower-intensity exercise. The study found that HIIT can reduce systolic blood pressure by an average of 4.08 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 2.50 mm Hg.

5. *Isometric exercise training*: This involves exercises where you're holding a position and contracting your muscles without much visible movement, like planks or wall sits. The study found that isometric exercise training can reduce systolic blood pressure by an average of 8.24 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure by an average of 4.00 mm Hg, making it the most effective exercise mode in this study for reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

In terms of specific exercises, the study found that the isometric wall squat was the most effective for reducing systolic blood pressure, and running was the most effective for reducing diastolic blood pressure.

Remember, these are averages, and individual results can vary. It's also important to note that any exercise program should be undertaken with the advice of a healthcare professional, especially for individuals with high blood pressure or other health conditions.

[zer8k]

I don't know if people think these posts are useful but they are starting to become tiring enough to be spam.

If I wanted ChatGPT's response I'd ask it.

[panabee]

sorry, thought others might also be curious since LLMs are notorious for hallucinating but fared well here.

unfortunately, cannot delete because of our comments. :(

[zer8k]

Might be better to preface this was that explanation. Something like "interesting it didn't hallucinate" and summarize the response. When it's copy-pasted verbatim it looks like spam.

[Alex3917]

Honestly I think aerobic training is more effective than isometric training at reducing blood pressure, I think most people (and studies) just don't do enough of it to see the effect. You really need to be doing a minimum of 90 minutes of zone 2 training 5 - 6 days per week, which isn't especially difficult but it's just more than most people are willing to do.

There's no doubt that doing squats or whatever will reduce your blood pressure more in the short term, but the effects generally only last for a few days. Whereas the effects of aerobic are larger and longer lasting, you just need to do it correctly and reasonably consistently.

[Daishiman]

That number is insane. I ran sub 3:30 marathons doing 2.5 hours of aerobic training a week, which is perfectly reasonable for a healthy adult.