Resistance Exercise Timing Effects on Blood Pressure
Journal: NC Digital Online Collection of Knowledge and Scholarship (The University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
Year: 2014

Research shows that resistance exercise can lower blood pressure, yet little is known regarding the best time for resistance exercise for the greatest blood pressure benefit; therefore, the purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of resistance exercise timing on blood pressure. We hypothesized improved blood pressure after 7 a.m. resistance exercise. Twenty five healthy, young adults completed the study. VO2max, 10-RM, and control blood pressures were measured before the study. Subjects