Isophit: This Article May Cure Hypertension.

Every day, over 120 million American adults grapple with the burden of hypertension, a silent but deadly condition. It's time to face the shocking truth: conventional exercise has let us down. Decades of promoting dynamic exercise as the solution to combating hypertension has cost us countless lives. But now, we have the chance to make a change, to embrace groundbreaking research that could have saved those we love. Brace yourself as we uncover the tragic consequences of misinformation and the extreme benefits of a lesser known exercise modalities.

In 1969, Dr. Ronald Wiley made a remarkable breakthrough in the fight against hypertension. Through a study funded by the US Air Force, he discovered that sustained isometric muscle contractions, repeatedly over multiple days, effectively lowered blood pressure in pre hypertensive fighter pilots. Imagine the potential impact this discovery could have had if it hadn't been overlooked.

For years, leading medical authorities dismissed isometric strength training, despite its potential benefits for hypertension sufferers. But in 2013, a pivotal paper titled "Exercise Training for Blood Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis" by Veronique A. Cornelissen and Neil A. Smart shed light on this transformative discovery. The study concluded that isometric resistance training holds the key to achieving substantial reductions in blood pressure.

More validation followed with a report published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings Journal. "Isometric Exercise Training for Blood Pressure Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" by Debra J. Carlson et al. confirmed the superior efficacy of isometric resistance training compared to dynamic aerobic or resistance training.

And in 2022, a study published by Edwards et al. in the British Journal of Sports Medicine provided a resounding verdict: isometric strength training outperformed high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in reducing blood pressure. Despite attempts to downplay the results, the truth remains undeniable—when it comes to managing blood pressure, isometric exercise reigns supreme.

Let's face it: the scientific evidence is clear. Isometric exercise surpasses Cardiovascular Training, Resistance Training, and even HIIT in reducing blood pressure. It's time to shift our focus to the exercise modality that offers the most substantial and clinically meaningful results for hypertension sufferers: isometric strength training.

We cannot ignore the staggering loss of over 30 million American lives since Dr. Ronald Wiley’s groundbreaking research in 1969. This is a wake-up call for a paradigm shift in hypertension management. We must rally together, demanding that healthcare professionals and institutions embrace isometric strength training as a viable adjunctive exercise modality.

There is hope on the horizon. A recent Delphi report titled "Safety, efficacy and delivery of isometric resistance training as an adjunct therapy for blood pressure control" by Baffour-Awuah, Pearson, Smart, and their colleagues addressed concerns and reached an expert consensus on the safety, efficacy, and delivery of isometric resistance training for managing hypertension. This report highlights the consensus on the efficacy and mechanism of action of isometric exercise.

Together, we can no longer turn a blind eye to the scientifically proven benefits of isometric strength training in reducing blood pressure. Lives are at stake, and it's time to evolve the way we approach hypertension. Let us remember those we have lost and prevent future tragedies by spreading awareness and demanding change.

A huge shoutout to my number #1. Matty Simpson-Weber is the first Isophit family member. Matty you’re one hell of an amazing human being. Thank you for all your love and support over the last 9 years. Check out our first picture from May 16, 2015 below.

Join us on this journey toward a healthier future. For more information on isometric strength training and its profound impact on functional health and performance, visit our website at www.isophit.com or reach out to us via email at brad@isophit.com.

Yours in Isometric Strength,

Brad Thorpe

CEO / Inventor

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