Patient's question:
My grandmother has been suffering from high blood pressure on a regular basis. After hearing many people's answers, it is said that people with high blood pressure can engage in sufficient activities and control their blood pressure well. Can people with high blood pressure be active? Will it affect their condition?Doctor's answer:
First of all, it can be confidently said that patients with hypertension can exercise. This is because moderate exercise increases physical activity, and long-term adherence to regular exercise can improve blood pressure levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular death and all-cause mortality. Patients with hypertension can choose from the following types of exercise: aerobic exercise, strength training, flexibility exercises, and comprehensive functional exercises. Aerobic exercise is the most basic form of exercise for patients with hypertension. Engaging in moderate-intensity aerobic exercise for 30-60 minutes per day, 4-7 days a week, such as jogging, brisk walking, cycling, square dance, aerobic fitness routines, swimming, hiking, and climbing stairs.