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Can you exercise if you have a pretty high blood pressure?

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If you have high blood pressure, read WebMD's tips to learn how to exercise safely. read more

First if you have high blood pressure you must go to a cardiologist to find the reason for it and proper medication as prophylaxis. High bp in chronic state leads to many complications. Also, you can excersice but make sure that its in low tempo. I would advice you, long distance walk and with time interwall training which can and will lower your bp. read more

Cardiovascular, or aerobic, exercise can help lower your blood pressure and make your heart stronger. Examples include walking, jogging, jumping rope, bicycling (stationary or outdoor), cross-country skiing, skating, rowing, high- or low-impact aerobics, swimming, and water aerobics. read more

People with high blood pressure should be able to tolerate saunas well as long as their blood pressure is under control. If you have high blood pressure and have any concerns about hot tubs and saunas, consult your healthcare professional for advice. Heat from hot tubs and saunas cause blood vessels to open up (called vasodilation). read more

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