Exercise Safety with High Blood Pressure

Published July 28, 2011 | By Lisa Nelson, RD

If you have high blood pressure you need to exercise wisely.

Weight Training & High Blood Pressure

You want to use caution when lifting weights. There is potential for weight lifting to cause a drastic rise in blood pressure. However, there are many benefits linked to strength training, including a lower blood pressure.

I’ll refer you to this article to learn more:

How does strength training affect blood pressure?

Stay Safe

When you begin an exercise program, start slowly to reduce your risk of injury. Be sure to include a warm up and cool down activity as part of your routine. Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts.

Immediately stop exercise and seek medical care if you experience any of the following:

Chest pain or tightness
Pain in an arm or your jaw
Dizziness or faintness
Excessive fatigue
Severe shortness of breath
An irregular heartbeat

Also, monitor your blood pressure to determine if your physical activity is gradually lowering your blood pressure.

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All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
https://lisanelsonrd.com

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