This study will use a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the added effects of coherent breathing combined with aerobic exercise versus aerobic exercise alone in 40 adults aged 30-65 with stage 1 hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group (aerobic exercise plus coherent breathing) or a control group (aerobic exercise only) and will undergo a 4-week program with 5 sessions per week. Cardiopulmonary parameters-including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and rate pressure product-will be measured, and quality of life will be assessed using the MINICHAL questionnaire at baseline, 2 weeks, and post-intervention. Data will be analyzed using SPSS version 21.0. The study aims to determine whether coherent breathing provides additional benefits, offering a cost-effective, non-pharmacological strategy for hypertension management in low-resource settings.
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Heart Rate (beats per minute)
Timeframe: 04 weeks
Systolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Timeframe: 04 weeks
Diastolic Blood Pressure (mmHg)
Timeframe: 04 weeks
Peripheral Oxygen Saturation (SpOâ‚‚, %)
Timeframe: 04 weeks
Respiratory Rate (breaths/minute)
Timeframe: 04 weeks
Rate Pressure Product (HR × SBP)
Timeframe: 04 weeks