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Old 05-23-2012, 09:15 PM   #1  
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Default Weights and high blood pressure

I was wondering if anyone here does weight lifting with high blood pressure. I have it and stopped lifting when I found out. It has been about 6 months and want to get back into it but I was told by some people and online that you should not lift with high bp. Then I read online you should it will actually lower it in the long run. Would love some advice from someone who does it with high bp.

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Do you take meds?
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Yes I take meds for it.

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How is you BP with meds? Controlled or still high?
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It is controlled most days. Still do a bit high in sodium but when I dont eat high salt I feel great.

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I do cardio but really want to get back into weights.
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I asked that question from my doctor way back when I was first diagnosed with high BP. -- She said as long as my BP is controlled and stay within reasonable limit (135/85) there is no harm. -- What has happened, once my general condition improved and weight came off, I was able to get off BP meds.

Biggest thing was, she advised me to to remember to breath. I guess holding breath whilst exerting can spike BP.
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So your saying make sure I dont hold me breath . I lost almost 50 pounds now. And my bp stays around 130/80ish most days.

Maybe I should just try it and see what happens...

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I was meds for bp as well and after a 40 pounds loss, my dr took me off my meds as well but i still lifted even while on meds. Exercise is suppose to help with bp
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Have you asked your dr?

I would just start it easy. I know heavy lifting is "in", but I would just start with light ones. Perhaps carry a BP monitor with you and see what your body thinks about the workouts? -- I feel it when my BP spikes up.

Wow; congrats on 50 pounds, that is awesome!!!
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I asked him he said not to do anything heavy or over the head. I will try light to see how it goes. Thanks
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