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Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Weight training and high blood pressure
Keep it safe
How exercise can lower your blood pressure
When you need your doctor's OK
Monitor your progress
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How exercise lowers blood pressure
How much exercise do you need?
When you need your healthcare team's OK
Check your heart rate
Stop if you feel pain
Track your progress
Keep it safe
How exercise can lower your blood pressure
When you need your doctor's OK
Monitor your progress
Content
How exercise lowers blood pressure
How much exercise do you need?
When you need your healthcare team's OK
Check your heart rate
Stop if you feel pain
Track your progress
Content
High blood pressure is called hypertension. The risk of hypertension goes up as you get older. But getting some exercise may lower the risk. If your blood pressure is already high, exercise can help you control it. You don't need to immediately run a marathon or join a gym. Instead, start slow. Work more physical activity into your daily routine.
