Can walking lower blood pressure? We look at the impact walking can have on blood pressure and examine the evidence behind it
While we’ve long known that walking brings with it many health and wellbeing benefits, including strengthening our bones and muscles and helping us to maintain a healthy weight and lose body fat, it turns out that the walking perks don’t stop there.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , hypertension affects 47% of people in the US. With the CDC estimating that only one in four adults with hypertension have their condition under control, finding a reliable and consistent way to keep your blood pressure within healthy limits is more important than ever.
A second review, published in the journal of Preventive Medicine , found evidence to suggest that individuals who take up a programme of ‘regular brisk walking’ improve several known risk factors for cardiovascular disease – including that of high blood pressure. How much walking do you need to do to lower blood pressure?As stated by the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans , it’s recommended adults take part in 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week. This might seem like a high number but to hit this target, it technically means you need to exercise for 30 minutes, four-to-five days a week.
Is your blood pressure higher when walkingYes, your blood pressure is higher when walking. According to findings published in Hypertension , that’s because: “Physical exertion leads to an increase in cardiac output, a rise in systolic blood pressure is a natural consequence of dynamic exercise.” But as Dr. Al Rifai explains, blood pressure should decrease back to your regular baseline shortly after.
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