Combined physical exercise and the reduction of arterial stiffness in healthy elderly individuals

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Arterial stiffness is an indicator of vascular aging and is associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases and mortality. Several interventions have been studied to reduce this stiffness, with emphasis on combined physical exercise. This study aimed to investigate the effects of combined physical exercise in healthy older adults. After a review of the PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Lilacs databases, we found 2,598 articles, of which 4 were selected for meeting the eligibility criteria, with 174 participants, including 69 men and 105 women, aged 60 years and older. In 75% of the studies (n=3), there was a reduction in arterial stiffness or an improvement in arterial elasticity. It is concluded that combined physical exercise can reduce arterial stiffness in healthy older adults.

Author Biographies

Marckson da Silva Paula, Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO)

1 Especialista em Treinamento desportivo e Fisiologia do exercício pela Universidade Castelo Branco (UCB).

Rodrigo Gomes de Souza Vale, State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)

Doctor of Health Sciences - Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte

 

Jani Cleria Pereira Bezerra, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO)

Doctor of Nursing and Biosciences - Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO)

 

Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas, Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO)

Doctor of Physical Education - State University of Rio de Janeiro

 

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2025-09-29

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Paula, M. da S., Vale, R. G. de S., Bezerra, J. C. P., & Martin Dantas, E. H. (2025). Combined physical exercise and the reduction of arterial stiffness in healthy elderly individuals. Multitemas, 30(75). https://doi.org/10.20435/multi.v30i75.4836

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