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A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 284 randomised trials covering 18,750 adults with prehypertension or hypertension found aquatic exercise produced the largest average systolic blood pressure reduction, 10.28 mmHg, while mind-body exercise led on diastolic pressure with a 4.69 mmHg reduction.
- Study design
- Review
- Journal
- Maturitas
- Evidence
- preliminary
What it shows: Big in size, softer in certainty: results pooled from 284 trials in 18,750 adults, but most exercise types were compared indirectly through modelling rather than head to head. The rankings are best estimates, not race results.Review · Maturitas
Optimal exercise modalities and doses for blood pressure management in adults with prehypertension and hypertension: A systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis. Maturitas 2026Read the study →