DESING OF INDIVIDUALISED COMBINED TRAINING PROGRAMMES FOR ADULTS WITH HYPERTENSION

Individualized Combined Training for Hypertension

Abstract

Cardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death worldwide. High blood pressure is one of the risk factors that trigger cardiovascular death worldwide. Consequently, there are many strategic plans to address and improve blood pressure levels with the aim of slowing down the high incidence of annual mortality, and physical exercise programs are among these strategies. Therefore, the objective of this work is to provide health professionals with a guide to correctly design an effective individualized combined training program for strength and aerobic endurance, with the aim of improving the cardiometabolic health of this population. This work addresses the current recommendations on prescribing physical exercise in people with hypertension and provides general considerations to take into account when practicing physical activity. In addition, reference is made to the effect of drugs during physical exercise and how to keep this in mind during its performance, the acute adaptations to exercise and the recommendations for combined resistance and strength training in this population are described. Finally, an individualized combined training program for people with hypertension is proposed.