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Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressure
Weight training and high blood pressure
Keep it safe
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How exercise can lower your blood pressure
How much exercise do you need?
When you need your doctor's OK
Check your heart rate
Stop if you feel pain
Monitor your progress
Keep it safe
To reduce the risk of injury while exercising, start slowly. Remember to warm up before you exercise and cool down afterward. Build up the intensity of your workouts gradually.
Stop exercising and seek immediate medical care if you experience any warning signs during exercise, including:
- Chest, neck, jaw or arm pain or tightness
- Dizziness or faintness
- Severe shortness of breath
- An irregular heartbeat
