Effects of a Bodypump Training Program on Resting Blood Pressure and Physical Fitness in Sedentary Older Adults With Hypertension

NCT ID: NCT07084337

Last Updated: 2025-08-01

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

32 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-01-13

Study Completion Date

2025-03-10

Brief Summary

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This study aimed to evaluate the effects of an eight-week Bodypump® group training program on resting blood pressure and physical fitness in sedentary older adults with hypertension. Bodypump is a choreographed resistance exercise class performed in groups, guided by certified instructors, and accompanied by music. It uses light weights and high repetitions, making it accessible and engaging for older individuals.

Thirty-two participants aged 55 and older with a medical diagnosis of hypertension were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (Bodypump classes, 3 times per week for 8 weeks) or a control group that maintained their usual sedentary behavior.

The main outcome was resting blood pressure (systolic and diastolic). Secondary outcomes included measures of functional fitness assessed using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) battery: lower and upper body strength, aerobic endurance, agility, and balance.

Results showed a significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure in the Bodypump group compared to the control group. Participants also experienced significant improvements in physical performance measures.

This study suggests that structured group-based resistance training programs such as Bodypump are an effective non-pharmacological intervention for improving cardiovascular health and functional fitness in older adults with hypertension.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Hypertension Older Adults Functional Capacity Resistance Training

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Bodypump Group

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Bodypump Training Program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group performed a structured 8-week Bodypump program consisting of three sessions per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), each lasting 45 minutes. The sessions followed the official Les Mills format, incorporating choreographed resistance exercises using barbells, weight plates, and a step platform. All movements were synchronized with music and led by certified instructors. Participants completed high-repetition, low-load exercises (\~20% of 1RM) targeting major muscle groups. Exercises were adapted to individual capabilities to ensure safety and promote adherence.

Group Control

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Bodypump Training Program

Participants in this group performed a structured 8-week Bodypump program consisting of three sessions per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), each lasting 45 minutes. The sessions followed the official Les Mills format, incorporating choreographed resistance exercises using barbells, weight plates, and a step platform. All movements were synchronized with music and led by certified instructors. Participants completed high-repetition, low-load exercises (\~20% of 1RM) targeting major muscle groups. Exercises were adapted to individual capabilities to ensure safety and promote adherence.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age over 55 years
* Clinical diagnosis of hypertension
* Sedentary lifestyle for the past six months
* Medical clearance to participate in supervised physical activity
* Minimum functional fitness to perform testing and Bodypump exercises

Exclusion Criteria

* Orthopedic or cardiovascular conditions that contraindicate physical exercise
* Unstable or uncontrolled hypertension
* Participation in any other structured exercise programme during the intervention
* Inability to perform the functional tests or Bodypump sessions safely
Minimum Eligible Age

55 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Universidad de Extremadura

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Manuel Jesús Rodríguez Chavarría

PhD Student

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Osuna fitness

Osuna, Sevilla, Spain

Site Status

Countries

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Spain

Other Identifiers

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BP-AH-FIT

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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