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What to if i am looking for a suggestions for a hypertension exercise program - any ideas?

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

Aerobic Exercise: The best program to reduce blood pressure is one that causes weight loss through diet and exercise. Each 5% weight loss will reduce systolic BP by about 4 mmhg. Aerobic exercise is the most effective at reducing bp, but any exercise is better than nothing. Swimming is probably the worst for reducing bp.

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