Doctors have extolled the value of exercise in lowering blood pressure for decades. This rings especially true for cardio exercise like running or jumping rope. A new study out of the UK, however, ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure. Isometric, also called static exercise, engages your muscles without movement.

Interestingly, a secondary analysis found the most benefit was in those performing isometric wall squats and among runners. Isometric exercise is as close as you can get to cheating your way to better ...

From squat jumps to snatches, you’d think that all you really need in your strength-training script to power your runs are exercises that require your muscles to move. After all, running itself is a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Various exercise training modes were linked to reduction of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The most ...

Sporty woman performing push-ups from the floor in the gym. *When it comes to reducing blood pressure, many assume that activities like jogging or weightlifting are the best approach. However, new ...

Static isometric exercises—the sort that involve engaging muscles without movement, such as wall sits and planks—are best for lowering blood pressure, finds a pooled data analysis of the available ...

A recent study suggests that certain low-impact activities can effectively combat high blood pressure without the need for intense exercise. It comes as a new study reveals the "exercise snack" that ...