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Isometric Exercise and Blood Pressure

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / December 5, 2023

Isometric exercises are especially effective at reducing resting blood pressure, according to a study reported in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

IMST Breathing for Cardiovascular Health

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / November 9, 2021

Evidence shows the breathing practice, High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), benefits cardiovascular health.

Lower BMI With Sleep, Not Screen Time

By Shirley Eichenberger-Archer, JD, MA / August 6, 2021

Encourage clients to swap out 30 minutes of inactive time for sleep or light- to moderate-intensity exercise to lower BMI.

Does Lifting Weights Lower Blood Pressure?

By Zachary Mang, PhD / July 23, 2021

Resistance training does much more than build strong muscles and bones, but does lifting weights lower blood pressure too?

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