The Effectiveness of Aerobic Gymnastics Program in Lowering Blood Pressure in Elderly People with Hypertension: A Case Study in Cibungur Village

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the effect of aerobic exercise program on lowering blood pressure in elderly people with hypertension in Cibungur Village. The study population consisted of 40 elderly people with certain inclusion criteria who lived in Cibungur Village and had the physical ability to perform gymnastic movements. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling method. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure data were measured before and after the implementation of the hypertensive gymnastics program. The research design used was pre-experimental with one group pre-test and post-test design. Aerobic gymnastics programs involve movements such as High Footsteps, Boxing and Kicking Stances, Side Steps, Sliding Kicks, Skipping Ropes, and Body Stretching and Warm-Up. Gymnastics programs are run in regular sessions supervised by experienced instructors. Blood pressure measurement is done using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope. The results showed that aerobic exercise programs produced positive changes in the blood pressure of elderly people with hypertension. There was a decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure after participating in the gymnastics program. Data analysis showed a significant impact of gymnastics programs in lowering blood pressure in hypertensive elderly populations. This research has important implications for efforts to prevent and manage hypertension in the elderly. Aerobic exercise programs can be an effective alternative and can be implemented easily to help lower blood pressure in the elderly population with hypertension. Follow-up studies with larger sample sizes and control groups can provide deeper insights into the benefits and effectiveness of gymnastics programs in the management of hypertension in the elderly.