One repetition maximum test in octogenarian: evaluation of blood pressure.

Background: The gold standard for resistance training prescription is the one repetition maximum strength test (1RM). However, there are fears that, by making maximum effort, octogenarian may elevate their blood pressure (BP).

Methods: Forty subjects (25 women) aged 83.

Effect of aerobic training and aerobic and resistance training on the inflammatory status of hypertensive older adults.

There is a relationship between high levels of inflammatory markers and low adhesion to the practice of physical activity in the older population. The objective of the present study was to compare the effect of two types of exercise programs, i.e.

Salt preferences of normotensive and hypertensive older individuals.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the preference for salt in hypertensive and normotensive older individuals. Hypertensive (group 1: n=32, aged 73.7±6.