How To Exercise Your Way To A Healthy Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is one of the most common conditions affecting men and women of all ages. In fact, it’s the leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke worldwide. And it’s a common condition that affects millions of people throughout the globe.

While there are medications to treat hypertension, it’s important to understand the role exercise plays as a prevention strategy to high blood pressure. As you may already know, exercising is one of the best ways to lower your blood pressure. In fact, several studies have shown that regular exercise can reduce your systolic and diastolic blood pressure by as much as 10 mmHg.

The reality is that the human body is an amazing machine. It has the ability to overcome many health challenges. Blood pressure is one of those challenges. But, with the right diet, lifestyle changes, and exercise, it can be easily overcome.

Did you know that one in four heart attacks is caused by high blood pressure?

It’s true. In fact, it is estimated that by 2025, around 60% of the world’s population will be hypertensive. This means that we have no choice but to learn more about what we can do about it.

The good news is that hypertension is very treatable and in this podcast episode we will go over what exercises you should be doing in order to reach that healthy blood pressure you’re after.

So if you’re ready to grab that Bull (called hypertension) by the horns then…

Go ahead and SMASH that PLAY button right NOW and watch out for the Bull charging at you at full speed.

Catch you on the other side!

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:24 – Welcome and Salutations
3:01 – More exciting moves at “Casa de Rodriguez”
4:30 – Pomp and Circumstance
5:25 – Meat & Potatoes: How To Exercise Your Way To A Healthy Blood Pressure
7:15 – A special document called a consensus document
8:03 – The main goal of the consensus document
9:01 – My “Spidey Sense” kicks in and…
9:36 – Classifying exercises for maximum results
10:01 – Exercises for people with hypertension
11:38 – Exercises for people with high-normal blood pressure
12:45 – Exercises for people with normal blood pressure
14:11 – Hello “Good Mornings”
15:04 – Wrapping things up
16:09 – Final Thoughts
18:05 – Closing Credits