Which workout wins for heart health? new study puts two exercise plans to the test
NCT ID NCT04763629
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 men over 45 with high blood pressure and heart disease to compare two types of exercise: interval training and continuous training, both including aerobic and resistance exercises. The goal was to see which better improves heart function and blood pressure control over 12 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two programs, and their heart function was measured after a single session and at the end of the study.
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IRCCS San Raffaele Pisana
Rome, 00163, Italy
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