Effects of physical activity in hypertensives

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension is a multifactorial clinical condition characterized by high and sustained levels of blood pressure, which can be developed or worsened by heredity or poor lifestyle and eating habits. This can be treated and / or controlled via medication and non-medication (physical activity and food). The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of regular physical activity in the control of blood pressure, heart rate, quality of life and sleep, through a case study with observation of 3 months. In which the variables were evaluated, separately and later compared, through complementary tests, exams, questionnaires, and exercise protocol. The work developed had positive effects, in which the focus of the study was to observe and act on the effects of exercise, predominantly aerobic, both acute and chronic, on the blood pressure and heart rate indexes. The acute effects related to systolic and diastolic blood pressure were reductions of 22.7% and 4.6%, respectively; in relation to heart rate, there was a reduction of 5.7%. Comparing with research, systolic blood pressure showed the opposite response, explained by the action of nitric oxide. The chronic effects, in relation to systolic and diastolic blood pressure, were reductions of 21.6% and 18.3%, respectively; in relation to heart rate, there was a 4.9% reduction. Therefore, it is concluded that hypertensive individuals practicing regular physical activity may present physiological adaptations in the cardiovascular system. Thus, the exercises can generate general health and body restoration, which are in constant evolution.