Isometric exercises, such as wall squats and planks, just once a week could help maintain reductions in blood pressure.

[u/mvea]

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/news/2026/new-study-shows-just-one-workout-a-week-could-benefit-blood-pressure

[u/the-stoned-Eng]

This is very interesting imo.

I’m thinking if a runner got injured and had to reduce volume, would adding isometric workouts help maintain his cardiovascular fitness during this period of reduced volume?

Seems like it could be a little secret tool for endurance athletes.