The present study has some limitations. According to Lauretani et al,13 HGS is appropriate to monitor the effectiveness of systemic treatments, both pharmacological and nonpharmacological, aimed to improve muscular strength. However, exercise interventions may have a more variable impact on different muscle groups and should be monitored with appropriate regional measures. Additionally, our analysis was made in the absence of a control group, so flaws in the causal relationships should be considered. Moreover, salt intake and hydration status were not controlled, although participants were advised to maintain their normal dietary habits during the study. During the training period, the intensity of RT was individually controlled by the participants utilizing an RPE scale. This strategy may not have normalized the relative
effort in the group, because each participant has a different interpretation of their exertion level. Furthermore, the presence of heterogeneity in medications used by our subjects might have introduced bias in our hemodynamic results. Despite the limitations, our findings raise interesting ideas for future research trials, such as the investigation of periodization, volume, intensity, and training frequency which may contribute to the maintenance and control of muscular strength and BP during short and long-term detraining periods.