Good afternoon all,
It's a New Year and a lot of you will embark on New Beginnings while some will stick with Old Endings. Nonetheless, I felt the need to point out the importance of knowing your blood pressure before you start any exercise program. As a health and wellness professional, my number one goal is first safety then results. If your trainer does not ask you about your blood pressure before you begin a fitness program, then I suggest you find a new trainer ASAP. Be sure to check the chart yourself so that you can at least be aware of your blood pressure range to ensure your safety.
As we all know, your blood pressure rises during strenuous activity. Because of this, it is very important that you know where your blood pressure stacks up . If your blood pressure is already high (above 140/90), then you need to speak to your doctor to get cleared before starting a workout program. There could be hidden medical conditions that you are not aware of so it's best to let a doctor examine you and hopefully get you on track to lowering your blood pressure to the normal range (at or below 140/90).
On the other side of the spectrum, you don't want your blood pressure to be too low (below 90 over 60) because then your body may not be delivering enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as your brain, heart, or kidneys etc. This can lead to symptoms such as dizzy spells, feeling weak, or even faint. As always, if you experience any of these symptoms, have your medical physician examine you.
Happy New Year!
References:
http://www.medicinenet.com/low_blood_pressure/article.htm
http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/medicine/blood-pressure.14.pdf
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