Effect of an adapted physical activity program on the morphological and physiological profile of hypertensive patients of University Clinics of Kinshasa
Methods: An experimental study was conducted on a sample of 31 male hypertensive patients with an average age of 58.16 ± 3.7 years undergoing an aerobic and anaerobic physical activity program treadmill walking, cycling, ergonomics and aerobic exercise and muscle building exercises of moderate intensity, duration of forty-five minutes and a frequency of three times a week associated with low calorie nutrition education low in cholesterol and saturated fatty acids (bad fats) , low sodium rich in vegetables, fruits and vitamins for 4 months at the University Clinics of Kinshasa between January 2017and May 2017.
Results: After 4 months of intervention, we found statistically significant reductions in weight -7.2 kg, waist circumference -7.61 cm, body mass index -5.42 kg/m2, visceral fat percentage -1.4%, systolic blood pressure -6 mmHg, low-density lipoprotein -22 mg/dL, triglyceride -26.7 mg/dL with the exception of high-density lipoprotein and muscle that statistically increased +7.42 mg/dL and +15.3% while diastolic blood pressure -3.4 mmHg was not statistically modified.
Conclusion: The practice of adapted physical activities combined with nutritional education improves the morphological and physiological status of hypertensive patients.
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- Article Type Research Article
- Submitted February 21, 2026
- Published July 3, 2019
- Issue Vol. 5 No. 4 (2019)
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