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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Pham Van Hung - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. The doctor has 30 years of experience in examination and treatment of internal diseases, especially in Cardiology.Exercise is a "good medicine" to control blood pressure, if you exercise regularly, your blood pressure will gradually return to normal and help your body stay healthy. Gym exercise is a form of exercise, so should people with high blood pressure go to the gym?
1. Gym form
Gymnastics is a form of exercise that is done in a gym with full equipment, a variety of forms of exercise, and many people participate in the exercise. Many gyms even function as a classroom when you get everything from a fitness trainer. You can choose from many forms of exercise here such as: brisk walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, weight lifting, crunches...
Tập gym giúp thay đổi vóc dáng ngày càng đẹp hơn.
2. Gym and high blood pressure
High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is a condition in which blood pressure is higher than normal (normal blood pressure is between 120/80mmHg). Hypertension was diagnosed when systolic blood pressure was ≥140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure was ≥90 mmHg.There is a lot of evidence that exercise or hitting the gym is a good method to reduce and control blood pressure.
Trắc nghiệm: Bạn có hiểu đúng về huyết áp cao không?
Huyết áp cao còn được gọi là kẻ giết người thầm lặng vì bệnh thường không có triệu chứng. Thiếu hụt kiến thức về huyết áp cao có thể làm cho tình trạng bệnh trở nên trầm trọng hơn. Dưới đây là những câu hỏi trắc nghiệm vui giúp bạn hiểu đúng về bệnh cao huyết áp.2.1. Should high blood pressure go to the gym?
People at risk or suffering from high blood pressure are often encouraged to exercise regularly. Going to the gym or exercising becomes a habit that will help lower blood pressure, as well as maintain a stable blood pressure. Besides, exercising also helps to increase the body's resistance and flexibility, and is also a good way to reduce stress and improve mental health. But the patient also needs to consult the doctor to make the gym more effective.Although it is a sport that is recommended for people with high blood pressure, exercising in the gym does not mean that you have to give up blood pressure medication, you still need to maintain it as prescribed by your doctor. In addition, you also need to note, lowering blood pressure by exercising takes time and needs to be sustained into a habit.
Bệnh nhân cao huyết áp được khuyến khích tập gym
2.2. Exercises for people with high blood pressure?
There are 3 basic exercises for people with high blood pressure as follows:Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises can help lower blood pressure and make the heart stronger. Examples include walking, jogging, jumping rope, cycling, skating, rowing, high or low aerobics, swimming and water aerobics. Muscle exercises help you burn more calories. At the same time, it is also good for the joints and bones of the body. Stretching or stretching exercises increase flexibility, improve mobility, and help prevent injury.
2.3. Notes when exercising in the gym for people with high blood pressure
People with high blood pressure should engage in moderate activity such as brisk walking for at least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. If time is limited, you need to add more vigorous activities such as jogging for 20 minutes/day, 3 to 4 days a week.Before the first gym, warm up, about 5 to 10 minutes to help the body adapt and help prevent injury. Finally, when exercise is over, do not stop suddenly, need to work slowly, this is especially important for people with high blood pressure.
When exercising, pay attention to how your body feels. It's also normal to breathe heavily and sweat, and your heart beats faster, when you're doing aerobics. But if you feel very short of breath, or if you feel your heart beating too fast or irregularly, slow down while resting.
You should also stop exercising if you feel chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, or shortness of breath, pain in your neck, arms, jaw, or shoulders.
Anyone taking medication for high blood pressure who wants to try to control their blood pressure with exercise should consult a doctor to be able to plan exercise properly and effectively, especially in Audience:
Men older than 45 years old or a woman older than 55 years old. Smoke or quit smoking in the past six months. Overweight and obesity. Have a chronic illness, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or lung disease. High cholesterol or high blood pressure. Heart attack . Having a family history of heart-related health problems before age 55 in men and age 65 in women. Pain or discomfort in the chest, jaw, neck, or arms during activity. Dizziness when trying to exercise. In good health or not exercising regularly. Are taking any medications.
Bệnh nhân đau tim khi tập thể dục cần có sự tư vấn của bác sĩ
Chest, neck, jaw or arm pain Dizziness or fainting Difficulty Heavy breathing Irregular heartbeat Exercising, doing gym exercises are good for health and effectively control blood pressure. However, in some cases, people with high blood pressure should only practice moderate sports, when there are dangerous symptoms, they should stop exercising and follow the instructions, recommendations and advice from the doctor. specialist doctors.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has basic hypertension packages with a team of doctors - doctors who are leading experts, highly qualified, dedicated and devoted to the benefit of the patient. core. Vinmec is confident about its hypertensive screening service because:
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Reference sources: webmd.com, mayoclinic.org, nhs.uk
