Exercise and Blood Pressure

Like most other chronic diseases and risk factors, exercise can be highly effective for both the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure. Almost all types of exercise have some effect, but some are more effective than others, and some are more effective than you might think.

This is an important topic with a surprising amount of misinformation around it.

For example, did you know:

That 120/80 is not “perfect” blood pressure, but rather the upper limit of the healthy range?

That blood pressure readings as high as 480/350 have been recorded during exercise in healthy, trained adults, with no adverse effects?

That stretching, and even hand grip training have been shown to have a beneficial effect on blood pressure?

In this video I explain exactly what blood pressure is and what constitutes a normal blood pressure response to exercise. I also share information about how to safely design an exercise program to help manage elevated blood pressure. If you find the video useful, please hit that thumbs up and make sure you subscribe so you never miss another training tip!



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TIME STAMPS
0:35 What is blood pressure?
2:55 What constitutes normal or high blood pressure? (IMG CHART)
4:00 Normal responses of BP to exercise
5:00 Getting more active if BP risk
7:04 Strength training and BP



About me: I’m a Strength Coach and Personal Trainer, and I love my job. I have degrees in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology, and have been helping people get stronger and move better fulltime since 2009. Through working with all kinds of different people ranging from elite basketball athletes to active seniors, I’ve learned that the “secret” to effective training is to take a longterm approach. The day you stop training is the day you stop improving, so training programs must be structured in a way that keeps our joints healthy and mind engaged while we build a strong and powerful body. Through sharing information and training tips here, I hope to help more people train for the rest of their lives.



Disclaimer: All information here is for informational, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be construed as personal exercise advice.