Physical activity is an important part of maintaining heart health, but you do not necessarily have to take part in a high-intensity workout to see benefits.
Cardio exercises such as running, cycling, and brisk walking remain valuable for supporting a healthy heart, yet another type of training is drawing more attention for its potential to reduce blood pressure. Known as isometric exercise, this approach involves holding a muscle group in a fixed position without movement, as in wall sits or planks.
One review even found that, compared with other kinds of exercise, static holds were the most effective at lowering blood pressure.
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