There’s a whole lot more too it though, and this is where I think it’ll be great to have a bit of a discussion about why it is such an important measurement that we should all be more mindful of. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure reflects the pressure within our heart and blood vessels (known as the circulatory system). The numbers show the pressure that is placed on our arteries to pump blood around our body. This number allows us to understand how hard our heart and blood vessels are needing to work.
Why should we care if our blood pressure if high? Our blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day, we have periods where it increases, and other times where it decreases. This can be due to a range of different things including activity, diet and stress. This is normal. We should however, be mindful if our blood pressure stays consistently high throughout the day, this is a sign that our circulatory system is under stress and working too hard. This can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. It's never too late to take action against high blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. With just a few lifestyle changes we can see a positive change in our blood pressure. If you want more information on what you can do to improve your blood pressure, book an appointment today. Keep a look out for more information regarding blood pressure and how exercise can impact it this month as we continue to discuss heart health.
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What do they really mean?We all know we should be active, don't we? Go outside and play. Take the stairs not the lift. Walk to work. Messaging we have heard all our lives yet according to the ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) only 24.5% of Australian adults meet the guidelines. Which made me wonder if perhaps people just aren't aware of the guidelines, or maybe they simply don't understand what they mean. So lets break it down.
Moderate means you are a little huffy and puffy when you're exercising. You are raising your heart rate and breaking a sweat. You could answer a question asked of you but not hold a fluid conversation. This could be a brisk walk, not just a stroll. It could also including cycling, resistance training, swimming, golf (without the cart), even mowing the lawn, especially if it has gotten a little long.
Vigorous exercise requires more oxygen for you to maintain the activity. Therefore increasing your breathing rate. You definitely couldn't hold a conversation here and even answering a question would be tough. Thinking hiking up the 1000 steps in Ferntree Gully, running, cycling fast or carrying heavy things especially if you're carrying them up some stairs. |
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