Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. While many types of ...

A new study shows that planks, wall squats and other isometric exercises have a big health benefit. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Planks, wall sits, and other isometric exercises have been an ...

New research contends doing something as simple as a few wall squats or planks per week can help lower blood pressure even better than other types of exercise. The health benefits of exercise are well ...

Isometric exercises may be best for lowering blood pressure, new research finds. Isometric exercise is any static exercise where you hold a muscular contraction without movement, such as planks or ...

It’s long been thought that aerobic exercise — think brisk walking, running and cycling — strengthens your heart and reduces blood pressure. And that’s true. But new evidence shows wall sits, planks ...

Sporty woman performing push-ups from the floor in the gym. *When it comes to reducing blood pressure, many assume that activities like jogging or weightlifting are the best approach. However, new ...

The benefit of isometric exercise is that it tends to strengthen your core more than traditional isotonic exercises (when your joints are moving). Isometrics also lend to more stability and tend to ...

When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Recent research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an ...

In supramaximal isometric training, one’s muscles stay fixed rather than lowering or lifting the weights. This focuses only ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A new study finds that isometric exercise may be the best exercise for lowering your blood pressure. Isometric, also called static exercise, engages your muscles without movement.