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

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.

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