How Wall Sits and Planks Can Improve Blood Pressure
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Exercise is a vital component of heart health, but you don’t necessarily need to pour sweat in a high-intensity boot-camp class to reap the benefits.
While aerobic, or cardio, exercise like running, cycling, and brisk walking is certainly important for strengthening your heart, another type of movement called isometric exercise is gaining attention for its ability to reduce blood pressure. Isometric exercises, or static holds, involve contracting a specific muscle group in a single position without moving, such as wall sits or planks.
In fact, a review found that, compared with other forms of physical activity, static holds were most effective at lowering blood pressure.
What Are Static Holds?
Static exercises involve holding a position without moving.
For example, where a stomach crunch lets you work your abdominal muscles by repeatedly lifting your head,
