Efectos de una sesión de ejercicio aeróbico en la presión arterial de niños, adolescentes y adultos sanos

• Cristián Álvarez ^[5] ; Jaime Olivo ^[5] ; Oscar Robinson ^[1] ; John Quintero ^[1] ; Vanessa Carrasco ^[2] ; Rodrigo Ramírez-Campillo ^[3] ; David Cristóbal Andrade ^[4] ; Cristian Martínez ^[2]
  1. [1] Universidad San Sebastián

     Universidad San Sebastián

     Comuna de Concepción, Chile

     
  2. [2] Universidad de La Frontera

     Universidad de La Frontera

     Temuco, Chile

     
  3. [3] Universidad de Los Lagos

     Universidad de Los Lagos

     Osorno, Chile

     
  4. [4] Universidad de Antofagasta

     Universidad de Antofagasta

     Antofagasta, Chile

     
  5. [5] Centro de Salud Familiar

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• Localización: Revista Médica de Chile, ISSN-e 0034-9887, Vol. 141, Nº. 11, 2013, págs. 1363-1370
• Idioma: español
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  • Background: Physical inactivity is a major risk factor and aerobic exercise is protective for cardiovascular health. Aim: To determine the effects of aerobic exercise on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in children, adolescents and adults. Material and Methods: We studied 13 children aged 10 ± 1.9 years, 13 adolescents aged 14.3 ± 1.5 and 55 adults aged 41 ± 11.5 years. Participants completed 60 minutes of aerobic exercise in one session. Body weight, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and resting heart rate were measured before and after the exercise period. Results: Adult men and women experienced a significant decrease in body weight after exercise (-8 and -6%, respectively). No significant changes in weight were observed in children and adolescents. After exercise systolic and diastolic blood pressure decreased significantly in children (-8.3 and -5.4% respectively), adolescents (-7.6 and -8.4% respectively) and adults (-7 and -5.1% respectively). Conclusions: A 60 minute period of aerobic exercise is associated with a reduction in blood pressure in children, adolescents and adults.