This Is the Best Type of Exercise for Improving Blood Pressure - Sports Cardiologist
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Dr. Benjamin Levine has demonstrated that the right exercise regimen can reverse up to 20 years of heart aging, even in those who have been sedentary for most of their lives. As one of the world's foremost experts on how the heart adapts in various conditions—ranging from exercise and elite athleticism to prolonged bedrest—Dr. Levine's insights are groundbreaking.
In this video, he discusses:
- The best type of exercise for improving blood pressure (and why)
- His thoughts on a 2023 study that demonstrated isometric exercises (ex: planks, wall sits) are most effective for lowering blood pressure
- Can lifestyle strategies actually reverse hypertension?
- His top lifestyle recommendations for lowering blood pressure
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