Comparative dose–response effects of exercise modalities on blood pressure in post-menopausal women: a systematic review with dose–response network meta-analyses
Authors' conclusion
This review represents the most comprehensive integration of evidence to date on the comparative dose-response effectiveness of exercise modalities on reducing blood pressure in post-menopausal women, with multi-component exercise at 900 METs-min/week offering the most consistent and beneficial effects.
Study context
- Population
- Post-menopausal women
- Participants
- 3,628 women79 studies
- Comparison
- Exercise modalities at different weekly doses
- Outcome
- Within-group change of SBP and DBP
Methodological detailsdose–response network meta-analysis, Confidence in Network Meta-Analysis (CINeMA) certainty of evidence
- Dose–response network meta-analysis
- CINeMA certainty of evidence
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Multi-component exerciseMD, mmHg (95% CrI)
SBP
−11.94(−16.72 to −7.16)
DBP
−8.60(−11.55 to −5.60)
Original publication
Comparative dose–response effects of exercise modalities on blood pressure in post-menopausal women: a systematic review with dose–response network meta-analyses. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 14 February 2026. doi:10.
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