An awesome vid...I got High BP 150/90 i stoped sugar reduced salt started dancing and yoga now BP is 125/85...39yrs ...

You know...with all the warnings for us folks with health issues, If i listened to them all I would NEVER EXERCISE! I have a stent, atherosclerosis, a thoracic ascending aortic aneurysm at 4cm and osteoarthritis in my shoulders, hips and spine. Had the shoulders re-done already. The only thing I avoid is contact sports and lifting heavy weights over 40 lbs. I still walk, cycle, do yoga, bodyweight training and 20lbs dumbbells. I just don't push as hard as I did my whole life. I used to train like a mad man. Not anymore.

Thanks so much Richard for these easy to follow and valuable exercises, it's making a huge difference for managing my anxiety depression and Blood pressure .

I do powerlifting and my blood pressure is 155/98 I should seriously start thinking of quitting now..

Oh, wow! This is a very important video. I'm very glad you've addressed this matter. I don't have high blood pressure myself - I don't even remember the last time it went above 130/85. Normally, it's 90 to 120 over 70 to 80. However, and perhaps weirdly, my pulse is always high. Even sitting down, it's always in the high 80s, even 90s sometimes. High intensity exercise, like burpees or even very fast walking, will push my heart rate very quickly above 140 or even above 150 (my max HR is 160). I think that's just as bad as hypertension(?). So, I'll follow your guidelines here. Anyway, at this time, I can only do walking and step ups.

This is an excellent video with great information. I'm 154/96. I already perform Hindu squats, press ups, lunges and walk 30-60 minutes in a field behind my home. I need to stop the planks.:)

I have some issues with blood pressure and I recognize that. But the problem I have is that I'm too addicted to weightlifting to quit lifting relatively heavy weights from time to time. I just understand that my life will be in absolute depression without strength training and I wouldn't wanna live without this sense of progression and power in my body. So I am ready to trade a few years if my life for it, knowing that I will be strong for the rest of the years I've got, instead of living to my 80s while being skinny stick figure.

What about jumping rope and boxing/kickboxing exercises with heavy bag? Your content is great, thank you.

Richard your videos are a godsend for me. Thanks for focusing on a large population having fluctuations in blood pressure but who are addicted to lifting. I have a query. I have found that when I do more than four different weight lifting exercises in a session, I get palpitations at night, with a slight headache. My blood pressure increases slightly. But when I sleep or rest after a weightlifting session for an hour or two I feel back-to normal and invigorated. But if I rush to office after a workout, the symptom persists. Why does this happen?

Helpful video to keep rewatching and reminding myself! I was wondering whether glute bridges are safe? Thank you!

Can you pls post a complete workout routine in gym for medicine controlled hypertension PPL Thanks in advance 🙏

Thank you so much for your valuable information. I'm on right path now. Thanks again for guiding us 👍

A recent study suggests that planks and wall sits ,both isometric exercises, reduce blood pressure.

My Systolic BP at last check, fluctuates between 168 and 180. The Diastolic is never a problem My pulse is usually around 60 bpm. I think it has been caused by stress arising from a long struggle with insomnia. I plan to do four of the above exercises three times a day. I do not monitor my BP regularly out of fear of what I find. Most days I can feel it in my neck and head even after 7+ hours of sleep. Do you have any advice? Thanks for a great video.

This was very interesting and good to know, thank you.

That is very helpful tips Richard thanks for sharing. Keep it up good work.

Food for thought

Thank you! Excellent!

I am confused about the plank - from what I saw in other videos they say the two best exercises for reducing blood pressure are 1 - the Wall sit & 2- the Plank! This is confusing! Can someone chime in?

Thank you for the valuable information!

Please consider adding some exercises that might be specific to people with pace makers. Thanks.

Great. Amazing information. Thank you.

Exactly what I was looking for and I love your traffic light indicators to help you decide if the exercise is suitable for you. For people with stents which weight training exercises are suitable?

Thanks for the numbers guidance..

Thanks for the video

I ve been averaging 140/106 on medication. I want to work out but i feel quite winded by just walking. So should you suggest just walking until it goes down?

Thanks so much Richard, I have found out today that I have high Bp today. And I love working out. You just gave a way around. I’m still getting check if it permanent or not but if it is I know I don’t need to stop working out. I was thinking of doing more cardio exercises and reduce on lifting. My question to you can work out help improve blood pressure. (Not sure if you mentioned that in your other videos. Thanks again

Hi my bp was 182/123 after lipid and other other inspection found I am entering overweight of additional 10 kgs Doctor recommended 40mg telma I tried 20 mg not reduced Now stick to 40 mg Daily burning 250+ kcal in my busy schedule Now wanted to hit gym Pls suggest

Thanks Bro

I am upset about pullups. I like this exercise. How can they be done more safely? what about dips?

Nice vedio

How about the mountain climber, is it suitable for high blood pressure

I have 130/90 bp, and i am doin 10mins exercise a day to lower it, and i would like to add the 10mins abs workout and it includes plank for 45 seconds.. is it okay for me? Thank you for your answer

I recently started working out after a break of almost 3 years. I had a high BP situation 3 months ago when my BP was 170/110. I am not diagnosed with hypertension but I am worried all the time when I workout. Came across your video while searching for safe ways to workout. Can you tell me what should I be doing? Is having a smart watch checking my BP while working out help? If not do you recommend I should see a cardiologist before I get into weight/strength training.

What's your take on kettlebell swings?

Thanks Man 🙏🏻

Please post the the video those who are suffering from high bp

How would you progressively overload at all with hypertension

isometric wall sit is the best exercise for systolic and diastolic blood pressure as per a recent beta study that look at 10 of thousands of persons data.

Make a video on if bp remains btwn 130-140 systalic and diastolic remains between 80-90. Exercise for muscle building

part 2 needed....

What about hitting the heavy bag for Boxing? Is that safe for someone with high blood pressure?

I've seen multiple sites suggest that push-up are actually one of the more dangerous exercises you can do if you have coronary artery disease. To be honest I've never entirely understood why it's so dangerous, but it does seem to come up here and there.

I’ve recently begun treatment and have managed to lower my BP, with systolic now well below 130, however my diastolic hovers right around the high 80’s, sometimes peeking through 90. It’s a marginal difference and perhaps it would still be safe, but would the recommendations on this video still apply to me?

Do you offer remote consulting for the design of a custom exercise routine that avoids high blood pressure spikes?

Thank you so much, I have one question you may help me with.. I have hypertension and sometimes I do cycling with an average heart > 170 bpm for more than an hour.. is that considered safe? 😅

Thank you for your video, I have high bp my age is 24 bp ranging about 150 to 160 , iam going to gym lifting heavy weights, I have started exercise past 20 days now iam feeling littel bit heart pain, can i continue with that, or I can go running

Great. How about hip thrust? Can a person with high blood pressure do it?

Is an hour-or-so long zone 2 jog prior to resistance training alright when it comes to raised BP? Also any thoughts on fasted workouts in regards to blood pressure?

What is your opinion on the latest study from Canterbury Christ Church University which contradicts your advise regarding isometric exercises, it found that planks REDUCED blood pressure more than aerobics, the conclusion of the study published inthe British Journal of Sports Medicine was: 'Overall, isometric exercise training is the most effective mode in reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. These findings provide a comprehensive data driven framework to support the development of new exercise guideline recommendations for the prevention and treatment of arterial hypertension.'

Hi Richard. I used to take body pump classes but stopped after bp fluctuations. Are body pump exercises safe for high bp ? Thanks

Great video🙂👍

my bp is now 110/70 with meds from 140/90. is it safe to lift weights? but not as heavy as I lifted before. more on focusing on the pause and negatives reps during weight training.

Hi Richard.. how about playing soccer? is it ok?

Sir,how fix the mental stress ?? With exercises & what else?

Great video, Thanks

My average bp is 143/95 started medication now it is around 130/85 please advise me exercise to reduce it to the normal level...and stop medication.

I am male. 47 age My bp is 138/95 now. Should I lift weights as before?

My bp is always normal 120/80 then today suddenly went up 160/140 heart rate 75, i suddenly felt dizzy and my feet felt numb then i went home rest a bit then i check my bp again it went back to normal 122/82, is this normal?do i need to worry?

How about shoulder press?

My BP is 137/69 , and every time I always check my blood pressure is that alright to check bp everytime?

I have bp 150/105 which exercises are good for me

Thanks for these videos…just what I’ve been looking. I’ve been doing 1hr resistance with increasing weights up to 40k deadlift and bench press, 14k per arm bicep curl etc BUT I’ve now developed CRVO which I think was a combination of dehydration, weight lifting and (controlled - average 119/79) hypertension. Would these exercises be safe for this condition as I’m trying to avoid spiking blood pressure but still feel I need to work out? I also do 5k Parkrun and at least one other run a week and a 2k swim (used to do it competitively). Maybe I’m just doing too much?

Hi Richard. What do chest presses while lying down get? Thanks

Where are you based? are you from sydney? very beneficial video

Is speed swimming ok

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Maybe you should give the plank the green light now been proven buy medical research to be the best excercise to reduce blood pressure along with wall sits love your videos 😊

What about kettlebells swings

I have average 110/70... Can i do all exercises?

Hey what is with bench press??

My BP is 140/90 can I use dumbbells?

I have 160 high BP can I do push up sir

is that min?

Is swimming everyday okay with hypertension?

Are leg presses ok?

Brilliant! : )

Bro I’m 28 😢 with Hypertension I can’t do most things I used to do

My question you a doctor?

But will your heart be able to get stronger if you're on a betablocker which limits its ability to beat harder?