Got high blood pressure? Why doing the plank or 'wall-sits' might be better than going for a swim

Got high blood pressure? Why doing the plank or 'wall-sits' might be better than going for a swim A brisk walk, cycle or swim is often the doctors' orders when it comes to high blood pressure.

But now scientists suggest doing the 'plank' or 'wall-sits' are better exercises for helping to control hypertension.

A review of clinical data found that while 'cardio', or aerobic workouts were beneficial, static exercises designed to work the muscles had the most impact. The Daily Mail

See also:

• Exercise training and resting blood pressure: a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (free access) British Journal of Sports Medicine
•  Static isometric exercise, such as wall sits and planks, best for lowering blood pressure Canterbury Christ Church University