Fitness
Arterial Stiffness
Arterial stiffness is reduced vessel elasticity linked to cardio fitness and metabolic health—improved over months with aerobic training, sleep, and nutrition.
Arterial stiffness is reduced elasticity in blood vessels—associated with aging, high blood pressure, inactivity, and poor metabolic health. Aerobic training, blood pressure management, sleep, and whole-food nutrition improve vascular compliance over months.
Pulse-wave velocity tests measure stiffness clinically; wearables estimate proxies.
Common questions
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Does strength training increase arterial stiffness?
Heavy acute loads can transiently stiffen vessels; chronic mixed aerobic and resistance training generally supports cardiovascular health. Keep regular zone-2 cardio in the plan.
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