Exercise and blood pressure
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Jun 03 2009
Q: I am hypertensive and take Codiovan and Novasc medication. I also have high cholesteral and am currently taking Zetia and Simbastatin. I have started to exercise to seek some improvement. I visited the gym, and did some aerobic exercise and some short exerercises on a number of machines.
When I arrived home, I was feeling light headed and was not feeling well. Did I overexercise? Should I continue going to the gym?
A: It sounds like you did too much. An exercise program should be increased gradually. A proper warm-up and cool down is also important. Don’t give up going to the gym, but do talk to your doctor about the best kind of exercise for you. To learn about how different exercise affects blood pressure, click here.
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