Research Article

Association between Physical Exercise and Biomarkers of Oxidative Stress among Middle-Aged and Elderly Community Residents with Essential Hypertension in China

Table 3

Relationships between blood pressure and the five types of PE.

Type of PEFrequency Individuals with hypertension () Individuals without CVD ()
SBP (mmHg)DBP (mmHg)SBP (mmHg)DBP (mmHg)

PE10 days
1-3 days
4-7 days80.68±9.18
PE20 days
1-3 days
4-7 days
PE30 days
1-3 days
PE40 days
1-3 days
PE50 days
1-3 days
4-7 days

PE: physical exercise; CVD: cardiovascular disease; SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure; PE1: walking/square dancing; PE2: taiji/yoga; PE3: running/biking/climbing; PE4: ball sports; PE5: gym workout including swimming. Data are presented as means ± SD.
versus 0 days.