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A Comparison of the Effects of General Aerobic Exercise and Brisk Walking/Running on Blood Pressure in Older Adults Without Underlying Diseases

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  • Nontapat treetawaranon

    (Pholwitaya School)

  • Kittikawin phengphon

    (Pholwitaya School)

  • Pawat Chairak

    (Pholwitaya School)

  • Ajchara Butprom

    (Yothinburana school)

  • Pongkit Ekvitayavetchanukul

    (The Board of Khon Kaen University Affairs.)

Abstract

This quasi-experimental study compared the effects of general aerobic exercise and brisk walking/running on blood pressure in 20 older adults aged 55 and above, all free from underlying diseases or medication use. Participants were evenly divided into two groups: one performed general aerobic movements (e.g., low-impact group exercise) and the other engaged in brisk walking/running, both for 30 minutes each morning, five days a week, over an 8-week period. Blood pressure was measured before and after the intervention. Both groups showed significant reductions in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p

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  • Nontapat treetawaranon & Kittikawin phengphon & Pawat Chairak & Ajchara Butprom & Pongkit Ekvitayavetchanukul, 2025. "A Comparison of the Effects of General Aerobic Exercise and Brisk Walking/Running on Blood Pressure in Older Adults Without Underlying Diseases," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 2193-2200, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-8:p:2193-2200
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