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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
Stop if you feel pain
Stop exercising and seek immediate medical care if you have any of these symptoms during exercise:
- Chest, neck, jaw or arm pain or tightness.
- Dizziness or faintness.
- Severe shortness of breath.
- A heartbeat that isn't regular.
