This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of aerobic exercise training compared with anaerobic or resistance exercise training on cardiovascular parameters, functional capacity, physical activity level, and quality of life in middle aged individuals with stage 1 hypertension. Participants aged 30 to 50 years who have been diagnosed with hypertension for at least six months will be recruited from an Urban Primary Health Centre and a college outpatient department. After baseline screening and informed consent, eligible participants will be randomly allocated into two groups using computer generated random numbers with allocation concealment through sealed envelopes. Single blinding will be followed in which only the participants will be unaware of their intervention group.

Group A will receive aerobic exercise training which includes warm up and cool down exercises along with static cycling for 20 minutes at 40 to 60 percent of heart rate reserve three days per week for eight weeks. Group B will receive anaerobic or resistance exercises which include warm up and cool down exercises followed by upper and lower limb strengthening using dumbbells and weight cuffs based on one repetition maximum. Vital parameters will be monitored throughout the sessions for participant safety.

Outcome measures will be recorded at baseline and after eight weeks of intervention. Cardiovascular parameters include blood pressure and heart rate. Functional capacity will be assessed with the six minute walk test and VO2 peak. Physical activity level will be measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire IPAQ. Quality of life will be assessed using the SF 36 questionnaire. The study aims to identify which form of exercise provides greater improvement in cardiovascular health, physical activity, and quality of life in adults with stage 1 hypertension.