Increasing daily walking lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Kerrie L. Moreau; RACHEL DEGARMO; Jason Langley; COLLEEN MCMAHON; Edward T. Howley; David R. Bassett; Dixie L. Thompson

doi:10.1097/00005768-200111000-00005

Abstract

In conclusion, a 24-wk walking program meeting the ACSM-CDC physical activity recommendation is effective in lowering systolic BP in postmenopausal women with borderline to stage 1 hypertension.

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MedicinePedometerBlood pressureInternal medicinePhysical activityPhysical therapyPostmenopausal womenDiastoleEndocrinology

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Year: 2001
Type: article
Volume: 33
Issue: 11
Pages: 1825-1831
Citations: 281
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                                    Kerrie L. Moreau, 
                                
                                    RACHEL DEGARMO, 
                                
                                    Jason Langley
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2001). 
                            Increasing daily walking lowers blood pressure in postmenopausal women. 
                            Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
                            , 33
                            (11)
                            , 1825-1831.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/00005768-200111000-00005
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/00005768-200111000-00005