A Exercise intensity and modality are modulators of arterial stiffness in aging: A systematic review.

Authors

  • Vanessa Teixeira do Amaral São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4050-4230
  • Bianca Fernandes São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9322-0066
  • Guilherme Peres Donatto São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory
  • Lucas Gimenez São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory
  • Ariane Pereira Ramirez São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory
  • Pedro Victor Felisberto da Silva São Paulo State University, UNESP, Exercise Research Laboratory, Physical Education Department, Presidente Prudente, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6038-5251
  • Gabriel de Souza Zanini São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1740-0740
  • Artur Junio Togneri Ferron São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7089-3033
  • Emmanuel Gomes Ciolac São Paulo State University, UNESP, School of Sciences, Physical Education Department, Bauru, Brazil. Exercise and Chronic Disease Research Laboratory https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2397-8162

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5016/s1980-6574e10258918

Abstract

As individuals age, mechanisms regulating endothelial function can deteriorate, leading to increased arterial stiffness - a key factor associated with cardiovascular events. The aims of this systematic review were to verify the impact of various types and intensities of physical exercise programs on arterial stiffness in older adults (≥ 60 years), based on findings from experimental studies conducted between 2010 and 2024. We searched for studies in both Portuguese and English using Scopus (Elsevier), Google Scholar, and Medline (PubMed) with MeSH terms including “aerobic training,” “resistance training,” “arterial stiffness,” “pulse wave velocity,” “exercise benefits,” and “aging.” Out of 35 studies identified, 16 met the inclusion criteria and were categorized as aerobic training (9 studies), resistance training (3 studies), and combined aerobic + resistance training (4 studies). Results suggest that aerobic exercise (regardless of intensity), resistance exercise (low to moderate intensity), and combined training programs (any intensity) have significant effects on reducing arterial stiffness in adults aged 60 and older. Nonetheless, further research is needed to clarify these effects in aging populations.

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2025-12-18

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Vol. 31 No. 1 (2025): Continuous Publishing

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