An active Blood stream in the body is vital to any human being. Maintaining the right blood pressure has become not so easy these days. A study by American Heart Association reveals that people who spent more than four hours per week in exercising had a 19percent lower risk of being affected with high blood pressure than those who ddn't exercise much or no exercise atall. Every year, there are more number of middle age people being diagnosed with high blood pressure due to an inactive lifestyle and bad eating habits. How to curb this issue is a major concern among their children and family members. That has a negative effect on everyone around...not to just sit and worry, its about time to get up and get going...maintain an active lifestyle to live better.

A strong and efficient heart naturally lowers the blood pressure in the arteries, it pumps blood naturally and so there is no stree on the heart too. In addition,exercising may reduce the stress on mind, as every vital organ of the body follows a good rhythm...controlled breathing, good functioning of the heart, well- maintained blood pressure, all these encourage a more efficient supply of oxygen and nutrient dense blood delivered to the body cells.

Whatever has happened with ones blood pressure balance, can be set right ! If one is suffering from high blood pressure, seeing a related Doctor regularly is important..its not just when you feel like going to a Doctor. Some Doctors dont recommend Medicines immediately...they try to resolve the issue with making few changes to the diet, and introducing the patient to an exercise regime, if not, he/she can ask if thet can start exercising at that stage while still on medication.

Start with a warm-up kind of routine.

* Monitor the blood pressure at the onset of any program you follow.

* Even a light walk for 5-10 minutes everyday can be a good start.

* Make sure to consult an expert fitness instructor who handles health concerns too. Remember--- you are not here for weight management !

* Aerobic activities, walking, light logging, swimming and cycling could be helpful. Increase intensity gradually.

* If you are suggested Weight Training, then make sure to breathe through each exercise as holding your breathe can spike your blood pressure.

* Practice variety of weights and resistance bands, yoga, pilates, squats and stretching to not get bored and keep yourselves motivated and interested.

* If you feel dizzy or light-headed or have the slightest chest pain, stop excersizing and call your Doctor right away.

* Unless, adviced not to continue, it is good to keep going the way you started, light and easy.

* Don't forget to consult a dietician seeking for changes in diet inorder to maintain the blood pressure and other health factors...sametime let them know you have intentions or have started an exercise regime, and also if you are on blood pressure maintainance medication or not.

--Pratyusha