Take Precautions When Exercising With Hypertension
1) Do your resistance exercises in a seated or standing position to avoid dizziness.
2) Breathe during exercises. This seems like a no-brainer, but I constantly remind clients to breathe properly.
3) If you are feeling light-headed, before a workout, it is safest to check your blood pressure.
4) Don't over-grip when lifting weights and do not clench your fists while running or exercising.
5) Progress the intensity of your cardio exercise when clearance from your doctor is given.
6) Always pay attention to "your heart-rate response" to certain exercises. Every one is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all formula for exercise.
Remember, fitness is a lifestyle choice and should be a permanent commitment for you. Don't rush the results when your health is at stake!
Mark Dilworth, Certified Personal Trainer
Her Fitness Hut http://herfitnesshut.com
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I have been able to reduce drastically the dose of medication after four months of a regular regimen of diet and exercise.Salt intake has been reduced to the minimum required amount.I have whole grain bread twice a day,milk once a day,nuts once a day and fruit four times a day.Alongwith this I devote half an hour a day to pranayam,light yogic asanas and meditation also.It seems that I may not need medicine after a couple of months but my doctor says that it is safe to continue with medicine,however small the dose may be,to cope with the vagaries of blood pressure.
Suresh Dogra
Suresh...thanks for sharing your story! I have heard this story before...regular exercise and good nutrition does improve high blood pressure and other health problems too! Congratulations and stay with it!