This is perfectly normal and usually nothing to worry about.
What’s important is how fast your blood pressure returns to its normal resting level after physically exerting yourself.
Longer recovery times can be linked to worse cardiovascular health.
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It also offers exercise tips to help control blood pressure.
High Blood Pressure After Exercise
Physical activity increases blood pressure.
Even physically fit people or people will experience a temporary (transient) increase with exercise.
This is true even if your blood pressure is currently normal.
Level of Increase
Similarly, a rapid rise in blood pressure with exercise may be of concern.
This is another sign of future hypertension or heart disease.
Measuring Blood Pressure After Exercise
Wait at least 30 minutes after exercising to take your blood pressure.
Sit and rest for at least five minutes before you measure.
This will help you get a more accurate reading.
This is referred to as post-exertional or post-exercisehypotension(PEH).
The drop can sometimes be large enough to cause fainting.
With PEH, blood can pool in the lower legs rather than return to the heart.
Episodes can last for minutes or several hours.
PEH is due in part to the widening of blood vessels(vasodilation) that commonly occurs with exercise.
But it is also influenced by the time of day that you exercise.
In most cases, PEH is not a cause for concern.
Long-Term Blood Pressure Control
Regular physical activity is an important part of long-term blood pressure control.
Exercise conditions the heart and improves the health of blood vessels to help prevent disease.
it’s possible for you to incorporate exercise into your daily life without costly equipment or a gym membership.
Taking the stairs at work or getting outside to walk in the park may be all you need.
When you begin your exercise program, remember to warm up before and cool down after your activities.
Don’t forget to breatheholding your breath can further raise your blood pressure.
However, you must avoid overdoing it and should take some precautions to reduce your PEH.
Dont be discouraged if you start slowly.
Don’t get discouragedremember consistency creates the best results.
Create a manageable routine, pace yourself, and keep going.
A Word From Verywell
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