Vasan RS, Larson MG, Leip EP, Kannel WB, Levy D. The prevalence of prehypertension and hypertension among US adults according to the new joint national committee guidelines: new challenges of the old problem. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics-2014 Update: A Report From the American Heart Association. Go AS, Mozaffarian D, Roger VL, Benjamin EJ, Berry JD, Blaha MJ, et al. ChiRunning warrants further investigation in a larger trial.Ĭ Identifier: NCT01587183.

We did not find that ChiRunning had a significant impact on blood pressure or self reported injury, but did see a positive change in BMI over time. control, 4 reports of discomfort per 100 h of running, p = 0.06).ĬhiRunning appears to be a feasible and acceptable exercise program for people with elevated blood pressure. discomfort that does not lead to changes in running) trended higher in the ChiRunning group (ChiRunning, 10 vs. control, 3 injuries per 100 h of running, p = 0.72) although self-reported running-related discomfort (i.e. discomfort leading to a decrease in running) was similar between groups (ChiRunning, 4 vs. Self-reported running-related injury (i.e. control -0.01, between slope difference, p = 0.22). Changes in BMI over time were significantly different from zero in the ChiRunning group (p = 0.04) but not in the control group (slope for ChiRunning -0.05 vs. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure did not change significantly over the study for either the ChiRunning or control groups. This study was feasible, meeting recruitment, retention and adherence goals, and acceptable to participants. The active control and educational control groups were combined for analysis. Participants were randomized 2:1:1 to 8 weeks of: 1) intervention-a trainer-led ChiRunning group (n = 10) 2) active control-a trainer-led running group (n = 6) or 3) educational control-a self-directed running group (n = 6) and followed for 4 more weeks. We enrolled adults with elevated systolic (130-150 mmHg) or diastolic (80-100 mmHg) blood pressure in a 12-week pilot trial. ChiRunning is a commercially available running program based on the mindful movements of Tai Chi, which is aimed at decreasing injury by both increasing body awareness and modifying running form. We aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability and collect preliminary outcome data on ChiRunning for people with elevated blood pressure. Recommendations for prehypertension include engaging in regular physical activity. People with prehypertension (120-130/80-90 mmHg) are at increased risk of progressing to hypertension.

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