Hypertension exercises
Hypertension exercises has been studied in 19 papers since 2026: 16 trials in people; 19 in the past year. The newest paper, Nov 11, 2026: “Hypertension Control Program for Older Adults: Education, Knowledge, and Behavior Change”.
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7 new papers in 30 daysSee all 19 papers on hypertension exercises
At a glance
Independent labs found the same change in people. 15 independent labs in 3 countries.
“the hypertension fitness program from 48.8% to 85.4%.”
None of its findings points the other way.
- 15 independent labs in 3 countries
- Human trial16
Studies in people
See all 12 studies of hypertension exercises in people12 studies gave hypertension exercises to people and measured what changed.
| What changed | Design | People | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
down: Decreases blood pressure | Treated cohort4 weeks | older adultsOlder adults; hypertension; before-and-after comparison | Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ), Nov 9, 2026 |
| Trialapproximately 60 minutes | 30 peopleElderly individuals, women of childbearing age, and productive-age community membersOlder adults; General population; Several participants, particularly those with Stage 1 hypertension | Jurnal Pengabdian Mitra Persada, Oct 31, 2026 | |
down: Decreases blood pressure80% of respondents experienced a reduction in blood pressure | Trial | 15 peopleolder adultsOlder adults; hypertension | Yapkesbi: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keperawatan dan Kebidanan, Oct 28, 2026 |
up: Increases hypertension understanding48.8% to 85.4% | Trial | 63 peoplepre-elderly and older adultsMidlife adults; Older adults; hypertension fitness program; pre-test versus post-test | CREATIVE Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat, Oct 22, 2026 |
down: Decreases blood pressuresystolic 140 to 121 mmHg, diastolic 91 to 77 mmHg, p < 0.001 | Trial | 54 peopleBotholder adultsOlder adults; hypertension | Journal of Telenursing (JOTING), Aug 25, 2026 |
What did studies of hypertension exercises find?
10Studies of hypertension exercises measured 10 outcomes; the most studied are blood pressure (8 studies), diastolic blood pressure (2) and systolic blood pressure (2).
Blood pressure
downin humans8−80% respondents experienced a reduction in blood pressure
8 studies
Blood pressure
downin humans8−80% respondents experienced a reduction in blood pressure
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension; before-and-after comparison).
“Overall, systolic and diastolic blood pressure showed a downward trend after exercise was performed regularly during the intervention period.”
Human trialhypertension; before-and-after comparison2 times a week, 30 minutes per session4 weeks
Effectiveness of Hypertension Exercise in Lowering Blood Pressure in Older Adults with Hypertension
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension) (80% of respondents experienced a reduction in blood pressure).
“After exercise, 80% of respondents experienced a reduction in blood pressure.”
Human trialhypertensionn = 15
Yapkesbi: Jurnal Ilmu-ilmu Keperawatan dan Kebidanan
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension; before-and-after comparison without a control group).
“These results indicate a significant reduction in blood pressure after participating in hypertension exercise training”
Human trialhypertension; before-and-after comparison without a control group
Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension; before-and-after comparison).
“The evaluation results recorded a reduction in average blood pressure in all participants after performing hypertension exercises compared with their condition before the intervention.”
Human trialhypertension; before-and-after comparisonlight aerobic movementsn = 15
Pelatihan Bantuan Hidup Dasar pada Masyarakat Pesisir dan Kelompok Nelayan di Desa Bajoe Kecamatan Soropia Kabupaten Konawe
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension; concurrent health education and circulatory care).
“The results showed a gradual reduction in blood pressure, warm extremities, capillary refill <3 seconds, and reduced symptoms.”
Human trialhypertension; concurrent health education and circulatory care20-30 minutes per daythree consecutive daysfemalesn = 4
Jurnal Medika.
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (pre-post intervention comparison) (Systolic: 147.08 to 139.08 mmHg; diastolic: 91.67 to 84.92 mmHg).
“systolic blood pressure (147.08 mmHg to 139.08 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (91.67 mmHg to 84.92 mmHg) decreased after hypertension exercise.”
Human trialpre-post intervention comparisontwo daysn = 24
Jurnal SOLMA
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension) (Post-exercise blood pressure: 140/80 mmHg and 150/90 mmHg).
“The results showed that after performing hypertension exercise for approximately 15 minutes, both respondents experienced a decrease in blood pressure.”
Human trialhypertensionapproximately 15 minutesn = 2
Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan dan Gizi.
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension) (148/85 to 130/86 mmHg).
“After performing hypertension exercises, Mr. P's blood pressure decreased to 130/86 mmHg from 148/85 mmHg.”
Human trialhypertensionmales
JOURNAL OF Qualitative Health Research & Case Studies Reports
Diastolic blood pressure
downin humans2
2 studies
Diastolic blood pressure
downin humans2
Hypertension exercises decrease diastolic blood pressure in humans (Several participants, particularly those with Stage 1 hypertension).
“with diastolic blood pressure reduction observed in several participants, particularly those with Stage 1 hypertension.”
Human trialSeveral participants, particularly those with Stage 1 hypertensionapproximately 60 minutes
Jurnal Pengabdian Mitra Persada
Hypertension exercises decrease diastolic blood pressure in humans (-7 mmHg (from 77.4 mmHg to 70.4 mmHg)).
“and in diastolic blood pressure of 7 mmHg from 77.4 mmHg to 70.4 mmHg.”
Human trialGroup Activity Therapyn = 10
Inovasi Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Systolic blood pressure
downin humans2
2 studies
Systolic blood pressure
downin humans2
Hypertension exercises decrease systolic blood pressure in humans (hypertension) (from 151.8 mmHg to 136.4 mmHg).
“In the first session, the mean systolic pressure decreased from 151.8 mmHg to 136.4 mmHg.”
Human trialhypertensionthree sessionsn = 30
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Hypertension exercises decrease systolic blood pressure in humans (-20.8 mmHg (from 140.2 mmHg to 119.4 mmHg)).
“The results of the activity showed a decrease in mean systolic blood pressure of 20.8 mmHg from 140.2 mmHg to 119.4 mmHg”
Human trialGroup Activity Therapyn = 10
Inovasi Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Sleep quality
upin humans1
1 study
Sleep quality
upin humans1
Hypertension exercises improve sleep quality in humans (hypertension; uncontrolled before-and-after case report).
“Hypertension exercises are effective as a nonpharmacological nursing intervention to help reduce blood pressure and pain intensity and improve sleep quality and patient knowledge”
Human trialhypertension; uncontrolled before-and-after case report20-30 minutes/session every dayseven daysmales
Effectiveness of Hypertension Exercises in Reducing Blood Pressure in Mr. P with Hypertension
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Pain intensity
downin humans1
1 study
Pain intensity
downin humans1
Hypertension exercises decrease pain intensity in humans (hypertension with posterior neck pain; uncontrolled before-and-after case report) (NRS 6 to NRS 3).
“Hypertension exercises are effective as a nonpharmacological nursing intervention to help reduce blood pressure and pain intensity and improve sleep quality and patient knowledge”
Human trialhypertension with posterior neck pain; uncontrolled before-and-after case report20-30 minutes/session every dayseven daysmales
Effectiveness of Hypertension Exercises in Reducing Blood Pressure in Mr. P with Hypertension
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)
Hypertension understanding
upin humans1
1 study
Hypertension understanding
upin humans1
Hypertension exercises increase hypertension understanding in humans (hypertension fitness program; pre-test versus post-test) (48.8% to 85.4%).
“the hypertension fitness program from 48.8% to 85.4%.”
Human trialhypertension fitness program; pre-test versus post-test
CREATIVE Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
Blood pressure
downin humans1
1 study
Blood pressure
downin humans1
Hypertension exercises decrease blood pressure in humans (hypertension) (systolic 140 to 121 mmHg, diastolic 91 to 77 mmHg, p < 0.001).
“The Paired t-test demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure following the hypertension exercise intervention (p < 0.001).”
Human trialhypertensionn = 54
Senam Hipertensi terhadap Penurunan Tekanan Darah pada Pasien Hipertensi
Journal of Telenursing (JOTING)
Symptoms
downin humans1
1 study
Symptoms
downin humans1
Hypertension exercises decrease symptoms in humans (hypertension; concurrent health education and circulatory care).
“The results showed a gradual reduction in blood pressure, warm extremities, capillary refill <3 seconds, and reduced symptoms.”
Human trialhypertension; concurrent health education and circulatory care20-30 minutes per daythree consecutive daysfemalesn = 4
Jurnal Medika.
Peripheral perfusion
upin humans1
1 study
Peripheral perfusion
upin humans1
Hypertension exercises improve peripheral perfusion in humans (hypertension; concurrent health education and circulatory care) (capillary refill <3 seconds).
“The results showed a gradual reduction in blood pressure, warm extremities, capillary refill <3 seconds, and reduced symptoms.”
Human trialhypertension; concurrent health education and circulatory care20-30 minutes per daythree consecutive daysfemalesn = 4
Jurnal Medika.
Proportion of participants with normal blood pressure
upin humans1
1 study
Proportion of participants with normal blood pressure
upin humans1
Hypertension exercises increase proportion of participants with normal blood pressure in humans.
“the proportion of participants with normal blood pressure increased after the hypertension exercise intervention.”
Human trial
Jurnal Batikmu
What is hypertension exercises linked with?
1Studies link hypertension exercises with blood pressure.
Blood pressure
mixedin humans1
1 study
Blood pressure
mixedin humans1
Hypertension exercises are associated with blood pressure in humans (hypertension; uncontrolled before-and-after case report) (155/82 to 129/88 mmHg).
“After hypertension exercises were performed for 20-30 minutes/session for seven days, blood pressure decreased to 129/88 mmHg”
Human trialhypertension; uncontrolled before-and-after case report20-30 minutes/session every dayseven daysmales
Effectiveness of Hypertension Exercises in Reducing Blood Pressure in Mr. P with Hypertension
Borneo Nursing Journal (BNJ)