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Comparison of the Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training and Mat Pilates Exercise on Blood Pressure, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life in Hypertensive Individuals

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About This Trial

The research aims to compare two different exercise approaches applied to hypertensive individuals. After completion of the research, it will be revealed which exercise approach is more effective on the parameters evaluated in hypertensive individuals. In this context, it is aimed to increase the use of the exercise approach, which is found to be more effective in hypertensive individuals, in the treatment program.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Hypertension (blood pressure ≥ Individuals diagnosed with 85/135 mmHg) and under medical follow-up, - Volunteering to participate in the study, - Not having been included in any exercise program in the last 4 weeks. Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Blood pressure Individuals with ≥ 110/180 mmHg, - Having had a cerebrovascular accident or cardiovascular disease in the last 6 months, - Having an orthopedic or neurological disorder that prevents walking. - Having serious cardiovascular/pulmonary disease. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hypertension (blood pressure ≥ Individuals diagnosed with 85/135 mmHg) and under medical follow-up, * Volunteering to participate in the study, * Not having been included in any exercise program in the last 4 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Blood pressure Individuals with ≥ 110/180 mmHg, * Having had a cerebrovascular accident or cardiovascular disease in the last 6 months, * Having an orthopedic or neurological disorder that prevents walking. * Having serious cardiovascular/pulmonary disease.

Treatments Being Tested

OTHER

Aerobic Exercise

Individuals in this group will perform aerobic exercise training on a treadmill/bicycle under the supervision of a physiotherapist for a period of 8 weeks, consisting of a total of 24 training sessions. Moderate intensity aerobic exercise training will be set by calculating the target heart rate range. During the training session, individuals will receive a total of 50 minutes of training, consisting of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 minutes of moderate walking/cycling and a 10-minute cool-down period. In addition to the aerobic exercise training group, on the days he does not come to the session, resistance exercises will be taught in the form of 2 sets of 8 repetitions, with weights of 60-80% of 1 maximum repetition, according to the guidelines of the American Sports Medicine Association, and will be given as home exercises.

OTHER

Mat Pilates Exercise

Individuals in this group will perform mat pilates exercises under the supervision of a physiotherapist for a period of 8 weeks, consisting of a total of 24 exercise sessions. During the exercise sessions, individuals will undergo a 50-minute mat pilates exercise program. In addition to the mat pilates exercise group, on the days when he does not come to the session, resistance exercises will be taught in the form of 2 sets of 8 repetitions, 60-80% of 1 maximum repetition, according to the guidelines of the American Sports Medicine Association, and will be given as home exercises.

Locations (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Eyüp, Turkey (Türkiye)