Lifting weights lowers blood pressure in seniors with muscle loss, study finds
NCT ID NCT04255745
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a progressive resistance training program could help older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) control their high blood pressure. 77 sedentary adults aged 60 and older participated. The goal was to see if building muscle strength could be a drug-free way to manage blood pressure.
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States