2006-10-20 09:11:42 · 7 answers · asked by nonoy 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Getting at least 30 minutes a day of exercise not only helps prevent heart problems, but it should also be a part of the prescription for treating people with high blood pressure, according to a new report.
Revised guidelines on exercise and hypertension released today by the American College of Sports Medicine indicate that exercise should be a cornerstone of therapy for the prevention, treatment, and control of high blood pressure, and getting the recommended daily dose may not necessarily require working up a sweat.
Good things to do are walking and cycling.
Check first with your doctor before you embark on an exercise routine.
2006-10-20 09:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Inky Pinky Ponky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I must be the only one who gets regular cardio-vascular exercise (lifetime membership at Ballys) and still am on the hypertension drug Diovan. I take my hearbeat all the way upto 160+ during workouts, then do the strength machines, but my BP is still high borderline. I work out every other day, am in great shape, but my BP sucks. I am thinking marriage or a pet would be good for BP, so I am told, but I hate messing with smelly pets, and I've been a bit too picky in finding a wife.
2006-10-20 09:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by zoomat4580 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Exercise strengthens the heart and stimulates proper blood flow. The combination helps combat hypertension.
2006-10-20 09:14:39 · answer #3 · answered by triviatm 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it can but discuss it with your doctor, what kind of exercise would be most appropriate for u. if u have a serious hypertension some kinds of exercise may not be suitable, like aerobics. exercise helps with the circulation of blood, lowers cholesterol levels, lowers stress etc.
2006-10-20 09:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by kourtina1 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and therefore is more effective at pumping the blood.
2006-10-20 09:14:05 · answer #5 · answered by Shayna 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and will if you do enough of it. Check with your doctor first.
2006-10-20 09:14:21 · answer #6 · answered by bob h 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most definately
2006-10-20 09:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by diva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋