Effect of water exercise in blood pressure and sleep quality of hypertensive adults

• Published in: The Journal of sports medicine and physical fitness Vol. 60; no. 9; p. 1291
• Main Authors: Matos Fraga, Vanessa, Tanil Montrezol, Fábio, Tavares Martins, Daniele, Medeiros, Alessandra
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.09.2020
• Subjects: Adult; Blood Pressure - physiology; Exercise - physiology; Female; Humans; Hypertension - therapy; Male; Middle Aged; Physical Functional Performance; Sleep - physiology; Sleep Apnea, Obstructive - prevention & control; Water; Young Adult

Together with ageing there is an increase in blood pressure levels. However, physical activity is one of the most recommended strategies for preventing the increase of blood pressure. Water exercise involves numerous advantages, one of which is the comfort proportioned by water temperature. The aim...