Effect of aerobic exercise on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials.

Abstract in brief

• This meta-analysis examined 54 randomized controlled trials involving 2,419 participants to assess how aerobic exercise impacts blood pressure, finding that regular aerobic activity significantly lowers both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
• The study showed that aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure in various groups, including those with hypertension, normal blood pressure, overweight, and normal-weight individuals, highlighting its broad benefits.
• The findings suggest that increasing aerobic physical activity should be an essential part of lifestyle changes aimed at preventing and managing high blood pressure.