Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 116 Location: new plymouth,
Exercise and high blood pressure Posted: 02-15-08 02:40am
hi
i am a little overweight and i wish to
lose a few kilos.
and i want to start running again
but when i run i can only run for 1 minute
and then i have to stop.
so should i ask my gp for some bloop
pressure medication
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MandMs
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Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1980 Location: Strumica, Macedonia
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Posted: 02-15-08 04:02am
Have you been already diagnosed with high
blood pressure?
What happens after running for one minute?
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charmedwitch
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Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 116 Location: new plymouth,
re Posted: 02-16-08 16:39pm
hi ye si have my blood pressure gets up to
about 170 over 90
and when i start running i have to stop
and rest
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alvinhop
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 3
Posted: 03-05-08 01:21am
Have you consulted your doctor for an
exercise regime? And have you told him
about the conditions you are having right
now?
As far as I know... You don't have to do
strenuous exercise to lower your blood
pressure. You can do moderate physical
activities for 3-4 times a week and you
should see improvement in your readings.
Such activities include:
Common Chores:
* Washing windows or floors for 45-60
min
* Gardening for 30-45 min
* Stair walking for 15 min
* Raking leaves for 30 min
* Waxing a car for 45-60 min
Sporting Activities:
* Walking 2 miles in 30 min
* Shooting baskets for 30 min
* Cycling for 30 min
* Rope jumping for 15 min
* Swimming laps for 20 min
Of course, it is best that you speak to
your doctor 1st before starting your
exercise plans.
To your health!
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pineconesare us
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Joined: 02 Mar 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Marietta, GA US
Posted: 03-05-08 10:19am
You don't give us much to work with. What
is your bp normally? Running usually
lowers blood pressure, makes you feel
better (physically and mentally), helps
you lose wt., all that good stuff. Go
out and do what you feel like doing, and
you'll get better and feel better if you
stick with it.
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MandMs
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Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Posts: 1980 Location: Strumica, Macedonia
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Posted: 03-11-08 04:57am
Regular physical activity makes your heart
stronger and lowers blood pressure by an
average of 10 millimeters of mercury (mm
Hg). That's the same effect as some blood
pressure medications. For some people,
it's enough to reduce the need for blood
pressure medication.
You can practice light aerobic exercises
every other day for at least 30 minutes.
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