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Open AccessThe implementation of a home-based isometric wall squat intervention using ratings of perceived exertion to select and control exercise intensity: a pilot study in normotensive and pre-hypertensive adults
Isometric exercise (IE) and isometric wall squat (IWS) training have been shown to be effective methods of reducing arterial blood pressure. However, most IE interventions require methodologies and equipment t...
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Open AccessAn evidence-based guide to the efficacy and safety of isometric resistance training in hypertension and clinical implications
More than 30 randomized controlled trials, supported by individual patient-level and group-level meta-analyses and a Delphi analysis of expert opinion, unequivocally show isometric resistance training (IRT) el...
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Myocardial performance index as a measure of global left ventricular function improves following isometric exercise training in hypertensive patients
As the leading cause of cardiovascular disease and mortality, hypertension remains a global health problem. Isometric exercise training (IET) has been established as efficacious in reducing resting blood press...
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Acute cardiac autonomic and haemodynamic responses to leg and arm isometric exercise
Acute cardiovascular responses following a single session of isometric exercise (IE) have been shown to predict chronic adaptations in blood pressure (BP) regulation. It was hypothesised that exercises which r...
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Myocardial work and left ventricular mechanical adaptations following isometric exercise training in hypertensive patients
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Isometric exercise training (IET) reduces resting and ambulatory blood pressure; however, few studies have investigated the myocardial adaptation...
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Left ventricular mechanical, cardiac autonomic and metabolic responses to a single session of high intensity interval training
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) produces significant health benefits. However, the acute physiological responses to HIIT are poorly understood. Therefore, we aimed to measure the acute cardiac autonomi...
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Open AccessConvergent Validity of Ratings of Perceived Exertion During Resistance Exercise in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The validity of ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) during aerobic training is well established; however, its validity during resistance exercise is less clear. This meta-analysis used the known relationships ...
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Open AccessValidity and reliability of the ‘Isometric Exercise Scale’ (IES) for measuring ratings of perceived exertion during continuous isometric exercise
Isometric exercise (IE) interventions are an effective non-medical method of reducing arterial blood pressure (BP). Current methods of prescribing and controlling isometric exercise intensity often require the...
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Continuous cardiac autonomic and haemodynamic responses to isometric exercise in females
Hypertension is associated with impaired haemodynamic control mechanisms and autonomic dysfunction. Isometric exercise (IE) interventions have been shown to improve autonomic modulation and reduce blood pressu...
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Left atrial mechanics and aortic stiffness following high intensity interval training: a randomised controlled study
High intensity interval training (HIIT) has been shown to improve important health parameters, including aerobic capacity, blood pressure, cardiac autonomic modulation and left ventricular (LV) mechanics. Howe...
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Home-based isometric exercise training induced reductions resting blood pressure
Isometric exercise training (IET) reduces resting blood pressure (BP). Most previous protocols impose exercise barriers which undermine its effectiveness as a potential physical therapy for altering BP. An ine...
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Immediate post-isometric exercise cardiovascular responses are associated with training-induced resting systolic blood pressure reductions
The purpose of this study was twofold: (1) to investigate the effect of 4 weeks of bilateral-leg isometric exercise training on the immediate isometric post-exercise cardiovascular responses, and (2) to ascert...
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Reductions in resting blood pressure after 4 weeks of isometric exercise training
There is some evidence to suggest isometric training can reduce resting blood pressure in a shorter period than the typical 8 weeks, reported most commonly. The purpose of the present study was to explore whet...
