Resistance training has similar effects as aerobic exercise in lowering blood pressure

There is a growing body of research being conducted in U.S Universities on the effects of exercise, supplements and health.

these studies have uncovered changes that occurred to arteries and blood flow following 45 minutes of moderate intensity resistance exercise using machines like those typically found in fitness centers.

This research shows that resistance training resulted in as much as a 20 percent decrease in a person's blood pressure, which is as good as, or better than the benefit of taking anti-hypertensive medication. And exercise has no adverse side effects...

Resistance exercise increases blood flow which reduces blood pressure. The findings are significant, because it shows that aerobic exercise isn't the only way a person can improve their cardiovascular health.

Aerobic exercise is the preferred exercise for decreasing cardiovascular risk, however, there are alot of people with orthopedic or obesity limitations who can't walk or run long distances. For them, that type of exercise would be contraindicated.

The beneficial effects of resistance training continues about 30 minutes after the exercise has ended and as long as 24 hours in individuals who trained for 30-45 minutes three times a week.

Women who use resistance training to lower their blood pressure gain additional benefits.

Resistance training also helps protect against or treat osteoporosis. Any exercise is great, but if you can't do aerobic exercise, resistance exercise can help decrease blood pressure and increase metabolism as well as provide social and psychological benefits.