Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

High blood pressure (hypertension) isn't called the silent killer for no reason. There's no doubt that if you're currently seeing a cardiologist, you've already heard a few lectures about your need to lower your blood pressure. Perhaps you're taking medications to keep your blood pressure down.

Did you know that there are natural exercises to lower high blood pressure almost instantly? Here's something you probably didn't know; cardiovascular exercise will lower your blood pressure for up to 24 hours after you've stopped. That means that in as little as 15 to 20 minutes per day, you can reduce your hypertension symptoms by simply walking.

What if you can't walk for exercise?

It doesn't matter if you're in a wheelchair or you can't get out because of bad weather. You can do cardiovascular exercises right at home with no equipment. Sit down to your favorite television show in a firm, sturdy chair. Place a can of soup in each hand. Pretend that you have bicycle pedals in front of you and make believe that you're pushing the pedals with the soup cans.

Keep this up for at least 10 minutes at a time or for as long as you can. Studies show that even several small exercise bouts of as little as 10 minutes can be just as effective as one long session of 30 minutes.

Get moving for at least 10 minutes at a time for up to 60 minutes per day. Get your heart rate up and keep it up. Before you start exercising, ask your doctor about how intensely you can exercise. He may tell you to keep your heart rate or rate of perceived exertion (RPE) to a certain level, depending on your heart condition. RPE is simply a measure of how you feel you're working during exercise.

Once you get the green light to exercise, you'll lower your blood pressure naturally every day.