None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Experimental group: This group will perform supervised combined exercise training (aerobic and resistance exercises) three times per week for four weeks on non-consecutive days. Progres
Sponsors
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with systolic (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) lower than 140/90 mmHg. 2. Individuals must have a father and/or a mother diagnosed with hypertension. 3. Individuals must be non-smokers. 4. Individuals in the normal range of body mass index (BMI) (18.5-24.9 kg/m2). 5. Subjects with low physical activity level, as defined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) classification.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Individuals who are already diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes or other chronic disorders. 2. Individuals with any acute illness. 3. Individuals with musculoskeletal limitations to physical exercise. 4. Individuals with a history of chest pain and/or breathlessness. 5. Individuals who are current smokers and/ or have a history of alcohol consumption.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cardiac autonomic function Exercise capacityTimepoint: At baseline (before the start of intervention) Post intervention (after 12 sessions) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Heart rate recovery Blood pressure Physical activityTimepoint: At baseline (before the start of intervention) Post intervention (after 12 sessions) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNamira Khan
Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia
Outcome results
None listed