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Can Isometric Resistance Training Safely Reduce High Blood Pressure?

Dr Matthew Jones said it was exciting to know such a simple intervention could have such a strong effect on reducing blood pressure – the leading risk factor for mortality, globally. Photo: Unsplash

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? High blood pressure affects 1.13 billion people around the globe and in 2019, it accounted for 10.8 million deaths. Worldwide, it’s the leading risk factor for mortality. More than a third of the Australian population over the age of 18 has high blood pressure, yet it’s estimated 50 per cent of Australians don’t realise they’re living with it.

As high blood pressure puts you at high risk of having a heart attack or stroke (cardiovascular disease), it’s important to keep track of your blood pressure...

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