High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, means that the heart has to work harder to pump blood out of the body. This is a dangerous condition and contributes to hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, stroke, kidney disease and heart failure.
Signs of high blood pressure:
- High blood pressure sometimes has no obvious symptoms, but can cause serious consequences if not treated early.
- Common symptoms in people with high blood pressure are dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, tinnitus, palpitations, hot flashes, etc. Some people have more serious symptoms such as pain in the heart area, decreased vision, shortness of breath, red or pale face, vomiting, anxiety and panic.
- Doctors advise that when the body has the above signs, it is best to see a doctor for prevention and treatment of the disease.
How does exercise change the body of a person with high blood pressure?
People with high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) who exercise regularly will help their bodies stay healthy and flexible. Because regular physical activity makes the heart stronger, it takes less effort to pump blood, helping to reduce pressure on the arteries and lower blood pressure to a healthier level.
Physical activity plays an important role in preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Research from the American Heart Association shows that people who exercise four hours a week have a 19% lower risk of developing high blood pressure than those who are sedentary.
Principles of exercise for people with high blood pressure
- Exercise moderately, not too light or too heavy.
- Before exercising, you must warm up your whole body slowly and gradually reduce the speed of exercise before stopping to ensure safety during exercise.
- You should exercise regularly every day. Spend about 20-30 minutes/day and about 3 times/week.
- You should exercise with friends, relatives or let them know in advance where you will exercise.
- Absolutely do not use stimulants before, during and after exercise such as cigarettes, alcohol, coffee.
- Use a blood pressure monitor at home to monitor blood pressure before and after exercise so that you can change the intensity and type of exercise to suit your current condition.
High Blood Pressure Program created by Christian Goodman for all those people who want to lower blood pressure and get off their medications.
