Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion criteria: * Diagnosis of arterial hypertension and currently taking antihypertensive medication * Age 60 years or older * Resting blood pressure below 160/95 mmHg * No high cardiovascular risk according to the American College of Sports Medicine criteria (for participants with type 2 diabetes, glycemic control with fasting glucose \<100 mg/dL and postprandial glucose \<140 mg/dL) * Not participating in a structured exercise program for more than three months * No cognitive or functional limitations that prevent participation in the exercise program Exclusion Criteria * Presence of acute illnesses, such as influenza, sinusitis, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infection, fever, inflammatory processes, or any clinical condition requiring rest or that may compromise safety during assessments or training. * Decompensated clinical conditions, including: Blood pressure spikes, Chest pain, Uncontrolled arrhythmias, Shortness of breath at rest, Asthma exacerbations, Decompensated diabetes mellitus, characterized by Persistently elevated blood glucose levels (fasting glucose \> 180 mg/dL or postprandial glucose \> 250 mg/dL) * Irregular use of medication * Any unstable clinical condition or condition that represents additional risk for the practice of physical exercise.