Effects of Exercise Order of Combined Power and Endurance Training on Arterial Stiffness and Hemodynamic Parameters in Previously Trained Hypertensive Older Adults

Authors

  • Bruno Bavaresco Gambassi Ceuma University; Federal University of Maranhão; Talca Universidad; University of Pernambuco
  • Beatriz de Sá Mota Ceuma University
  • David Guilherme Marques Ceuma University
  • Daniel Yakovi Ribeiro Ceuma University
  • Vinícius Silva Ceuma University
  • Luiz Alexandre Nunes Ceuma University
  • Fabiano de Jesus Furtado Almeida Ceuma University
  • Mayara Aragão University of Pernambuco
  • Celsiane do Espírito Santo Costa Ceuma University; Federal University of Maranhão
  • Roberto Bianco Ceuma University
  • María Rúa-Alonso University of A Coruna
  • Paulo Adriano Schwingel Ceuma University; University of Pernambuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5770/cgj.29.895

Keywords:

older adults, hypertension, arterial stiffness, intervention

Abstract

Background

Combining power training (PT) with endurance training (ET) offers health benefits for older adults. However, little is known about the effects of PT plus ET on arterial stiffness and hemodynamic parameters in previously trained hypertensive older adults. Additionally, the effects of exercise order—PT followed by ET versus ET followed by PT—on arterial stiffness and hemodynamic parameters remain unclear in older adults.

Objective

This study aimed to a) examine the effects of concurrent training (CT) on arterial stiffness and hemodynamic parameters in previously trained hypertensive older adults; and b) to investigate the effects of concurrent PT and ET exercise order on arterial stiffness and hemodynamic parameters in previously trained hypertensive adults.

Methods

Older adults with grade 1 hypertension were randomized into two groups: PT then ET group (DPTETG) and ET then PT group (ETDPTG). Both groups trained twice weekly for 16 weeks. Arterial stiffness and hemodynamic parameters were measured at baseline and after 16 weeks.

Results

No significant changes in arterial stiffness or hemodynamic parameters emerged after 16 weeks in either group (p > .05).

Conclusion

This study demonstrates that 16 weeks of different exercise orders of concurrent power and ET do not change arterial stiffness and hemodynamic parameters in older adults with hypertension.

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Published

2026-06-03

How to Cite

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Bavaresco Gambassi B, Mota B de S, Marques DG, Yakovi Ribeiro D, Silva V, Nunes LA, Almeida F de J, Aragão M, Costa C do ES, Bianco R, Rúa-Alonso M, Schwingel PA. Effects of Exercise Order of Combined Power and Endurance Training on Arterial Stiffness and Hemodynamic Parameters in Previously Trained Hypertensive Older Adults. Can Geriatr J [Internet]. 2026 Jun. 3 [cited 2026 Jul. 7];29(2):70-8. Available from: https://cgjonline.ca/index.php/cgj/article/view/895

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (2026)

Section

Original Research

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