A study from researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso shows that just six weeks of boxing training can significantly reduce blood pressure and improve blood vessel function in young adults with elevated blood pressure or Stage 1 hypertension. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Sports, is the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of boxing training on cardiovascular and vascular health in this population, the team said.
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