Isometric handgrip exercises can improve cardiac health and limit the risk of blood pressure complications

Background: The mortality rate of hypertension-related complications in India is Approximately 1.1 million every year. We have noticed that the mortality rate due to High blood pressure has increased in India. It is better to control blood pressure early in life through lifestyle modifications and exercises. Aim & Objectives: To evaluate the change in the heart rate and blood pressure in young healthy adults after isometric handgrip exercise. Material & Method: A randomized, controlled study is being organized in the Department of Physiology at Jhalawar Medical College, Rajasthan, After obtaining approval and clearance from the Institutional Ethical Committee. The study sample Comprised 72 first-year MBBS Students volunteer (40 male and 32 female) subjects. Three maximum voluntary contractions are recorded by squeezing each time using a hand grip spring dynamometer, and the Maximal isometric tension (Tmax) is recorded by means of These three readings. The isometric exercise training protocol Includes five three-minute bouts of Isometric Handgrip Exercise performed At 30% of Tmax( maximal isometric tension), and a 5-min break was taken between the next readings. The exercise was recommended three times a week for three months. Results: A 3 months of IHE training, significantly reduced HR and BP in all Young Volunteers, with increased strength of muscle of the forearm. We found significant changes in SBP,DBP,MAP & HR. Conclusion: IHE Exercise training can reduce heart rate and blood pressure in all healthy adults.It can improve cardiac health and reduce the risk of blood pressure-related complications.