SILVA, Carlos Santana; SOUSA, Douglas Ananias Alves de; SILVA, Luana Santos; AZEVEDO, Vinícius Diniz
Abstract:
Systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) is one of the most prevalent non-communicable
chronic diseases and a major risk factor for cardiovascular events. Physical exercise is
recognized as an effective non-pharmacological intervention in blood pressure
management. The aim of this systematic review was to analyze studies available in the
SciELO database, between 2020 and 2025, on the effects of physical exercise in adults
aged 18 to 50, of both sexes, diagnosed with hypertension. Thirteen studies were
included, addressing aerobic, resistance, isometric, and combined exercise modalities.
Results showed average reductions of –5 to –12 mmHg in systolic blood pressure (SBP)
and –3 to –7 mmHg in diastolic blood pressure (DBP), with combined training being the
most effective. We conclude that regular physical exercise should be incorporated into
the routine of hypertensive adults as a safe and complementary strategy to
pharmacological treatment