Running, swimming, cycling and other aerobic exercises that move the body's largest muscles have long been considered the best activities to reduce blood pressure. But new evidence shows that simple ...

A study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that isometric exercises may help reduce blood pressure more effectively than other type of exercise. torwaiphoto - stock.adobe.com ...

Isometric exercises may be best for lowering blood pressure, new research finds. Isometric exercise is any static exercise where you hold a muscular contraction without movement, such as planks or ...

If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...