Regular Gymnastics for Three Weeks Lowers Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels in Older Women.

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Midwifery Program, Polytechnic Ministry of Health, Banda Aceh, Special Region of Aceh, Indonesia.

Published: February 2022

Background: The goal of this study is to see how elderly gymnastics affect blood pressure, plasma glucose levels, and total cholesterol levels in women over the age of 65.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to look into the effects of gymnastics on changes in blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and total cholesterol levels in the elderly..

Methods: Thirty-four female elderly women were divided into two groups: those who received gymnastics and those who did not. For three weeks, regular gymnastics exercises were performed on a weekly basis. Blood pressure, plasma glucose levels, and total cholesterol levels were measured using standard techniques and methods.

Results: When compared to controls, regular gymnastics exercise can significantly lower blood pressure ( < 0.05). This decrease is also observed in total cholesterol levels ( < 0.05).

Conclusions: Elderly gymnastics was found to lower blood pressure and total cholesterol levels in the elderly. As a result, elderly gymnastics could be a viable option for preventing cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8976894PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/medarh.2022.76.45-48DOI Listing

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