Can patients with high blood pressure also exercise? Four sports that are absolutely safe

High blood pressure can be treated not only with antihypertensive drugs, but there are actually many ways in life that can effectively lower blood pressure. Here are some exercises recommended to you. Sticking to them can effectively help control blood pressure.

1. Take a walk. All kinds of them can be adopted. After walking for a long time, diastolic blood pressure can drop significantly and symptoms may improve accordingly. Walking can be done in the morning, evening or before going to bed. It usually takes 15-50 minutes, once or twice a day. The speed can be determined according to each person's physical condition. Going for a walk outdoors in fresh air is a simple and easy way to prevent and treat.

2. Jogging or long-distance running. Jogging and long-distance running require more exercise than walking and are suitable for patients with mild symptoms. The patient's maximum heart rate when jogging can reach 120-136 beats per minute. Long-term exercise can steadily lower blood pressure, stabilize pulse, enhance digestive function and alleviate symptoms. The running time can be gradually increased from a short time to 15 to 30 minutes. Go slow, don't run fast. People suffering from this disease should not run long distances to avoid accidents.

3. Tai Chi. Suitable for patients at all stages. Tai Chi has a significant effect on prevention and treatment. According to a survey in Beijing, the average blood pressure of elderly people aged 50-89 who have practiced Tai Chi for a long time is 134.1/80.8 mmHg. Significantly lower than that of ordinary elderly people in the same age group (154.5/82.7 mmHg). There are three major benefits to practicing Tai Chi. First, Tai Chi's gentle movements can relax muscles throughout the body, which can relax blood vessels and promote lowering of blood pressure. Second, when practicing Tai Chi, use your mind to guide the movements, concentrate your thoughts, and have a peaceful state of mind, which helps eliminate the stimulation of mental stress to the human body and helps lower blood pressure. Third, Tai Chi includes movements that require balance and coordination, which can help improve the patient's balance and coordination of movements. There are many types of Tai Chi, some complex and some simple, and you can choose according to your own situation.

4. Qigong. According to the research of Chinese medical personnel on the blood pressure lowering principle of qigong therapy, qigong has a significant therapeutic effect on patients. The short-term effectiveness of Qigong treatment can reach about 90%. There are also reports in the United States that qigong treatment is effective for about 75% of people after six months.