So
you’ve heard of the term “high blood pressure”, but what does it really mean?
When
your heart beats, it pumps blood out. The pressure it produces is called your
systolic measurement (top reading) and should average at around 120.
When
your heart is resting in between beats, it gets filled up with new blood. The
amount of pressure needed to do this is called your diastolic measurement
(bottom reading) and should average at 80.
If
your blood pressure measurement is higher than 120/80 (eg. 150/100), you could
be suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension). This means that the
amount of pressure needed to pump and fill your heart is higher than normal and
could lead to your heart being over worked. If left undiagnosed and untreated
for an extended period of time, you could suffer from a heart attack or heart
failure.
If
you’ve been diagnosed with hypertension, one of the treatments that can assist
in decreasing your reading is regular specific exercises. This is where
Biokineticists come in.
Exercise
for hypertension is specifically designed to train your heart how to deal with
access pressure. These pressures can include anything from being overweight, to
additional work stress, to being very unfit, to financial problems, etc. By increasing your heart’s capability to
adapt to different situations, you will lower your blood pressure and increase
your quality of life.
For
more info on high blood pressure and exercise, contact us now. You don’t have
any time to waste!
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