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Hypertension And Exercise |
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Hypertension or high blood pressure affects
approximately 50 million Americans. It mostly occurs among middle-aged
and older individuals. Normal blood pressure is defined as blood
pressure equal to 140/90 mmHg. So, if the blood pressure readings show
more than 140 mm Hg (known as systolic rate) or more than 90 mm Hg
(known as diastolic rate), one is thought to suffer from high blood
pressure. For further details read Do's
And Don'ts For A Healthy Life with Hypertension
Hypertension and exercise are intricately related to each other.
The causes of high blood pressure have to be diagnosed first with the
help of blood pressure monitors. Blood pressure is indirectly measured
with a sphygmomanometer or digital blood pressure cuffs.
Dynamic
exercises such as walking, running and cycling produce a different blood
pressure response than static or resistance exercises such as in
strength training and isometric exercise. The systolic rate rises
steadily as the exercise intensity increases, while the diastolic rate
varies minimally. Consequently, vigorous dynamic exercise can increase a
typical systolic rate range to 220 mm Hg. If it becomes greater than 240
mm Hg, the cardiovascular system may not respond appropriately and in
that case the exercise should be stopped immediately. The same should be
done if the diastolic rate increases 20 mm Hg above resting value or
reaches 115 mm Hg.
Now, during static or heavy resistance
exercise, the pressure within the muscle increases and causes the small
blood vessels in it to collapse. Whenever this occurs, oxygen rich blood
cannot reach the working muscle. The increased blood pressure is the
body's attempt to send oxygen to the working muscles by forcing open the
arterioles.
Hypertension and exercise are to be properly
analysed. The speed and magnitude of the rise in systolic and diastolic
rates is greater as the contraction intensity and duration increase. To
lower blood pressure naturally, you can take the help of blood pressure
herbal remedy or blood pressure medication.
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