Although regular aerobic activity is very important for everyone's health and well-being, many people make the crucial mistake of thinking of painful, strenuous exercise as the most productive way to exercise.
The surprising fact is that moderate exercise – with the prime example being walking – may be an even more effective way to exercise, especially if you need to lower your blood pressure, and definitely if you’re just beginning your fitness program.
The good news is that if you lose weight, even if you have a small amount, your blood pressure will drop and your blood vessels will loosen, reducing the risk of losing body fat, especially in the abdomen, and developing high blood pressure. Completely eliminates stress and potentially high blood pressure. You should not forget about checking your body composition to make sure you have lost deep visceral fat, which can greatly contribute to high blood pressure.
Before starting any new fitness program – especially if you haven’t exercised in a while or if you have medical problems – you should always consult your doctor first. He might even suggest you change some of your lifestyle habits such as your diet or medications in addition to starting an exercise program.
A doctor’s prior approval is especially important, since some activities can cause your blood pressure to rise to potentially dangerous levels. According to a recent study, strenuous exercise in people without fitness is really harmful and should be avoided unless exercise is tolerated at reasonable intervals.
On the other hand, several studies have shown that people who exercise moderately and regularly have higher blood pressure in the healthy range.
Different types of exercise obviously depend on your fitness levels, but cycling, walking, swimming, are excellent choices for starting a fitness program. For each of these options, you can easily control your work level and your progress so that you can keep your blood pressure within a healthy range during the activity and eventually even lower your resting blood pressure.
Progress is key to the success of your fitness program, start slowly so that your body has time to adjust and adapt. Remember, one of the main reasons people give up and 'Quit' new fitness programs after a few weeks is because they are trying to act very quickly.
If you decide to start a walking program, for example, start slowly by walking leisurely for ten to fifteen minutes two or a maximum of three times a week. Gradually increase your pace or time each week. After a few months, you can also increase the number of weekly sessions.
If you decide to join a health club, you should start with a qualified fitness professional who will take all medical history into account and help you design an appropriate fitness program.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to many medical problems such as stroke, coronary disease, and kidney disease, so it’s crucial you do everything you can to control your blood pressure. Gradual progression is the key to keeping your blood pressure under control, maintaining your weight loss, avoiding injury and ensuring long term success.
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