Blood pressure during exercise
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 03 2009
Q: What should your blood pressure be when doing a one mile walk?
A: Blood pressure typically increases with activity but it should remain within a safe range. Moderate exercise is felt to be safe even for people who have had a heart attack. It is always best to check with your doctor prior to starting an exercise program if you have any health issues. For an excellent explanation on the effect of different types of exercise on blood pressure, click here.
To see the American College of Sports Medicine position on exercise and high blood pressure, click here.
http://www.acsm-msse.org/pt/pt-core/template-journal/msse/media/0304.pdf
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