Easy Everyday Suggestions to Increase Your Physical Activity

One of the most important things you can do to prevent or control high blood pressure is to be physically active each day. Recommendations are made to engage in moderate-level physical activity for at least 30 minutes. If you are a sedentary individual and have not exercised in many years, you can begin by dividing the 30 minutes into shorter periods of 10 minutes each. If you are already an “exerciser”, then try adding 1 more minute to your workout each day for an added benefit.

The following chart will give you some suggestions on what is considered a “moderate level” of physical activity.

Moderate Level Physical Activities

Always check first with your doctor before you begin any exercise program. This is especially true if you have heart trouble or have had a heart attack, if you’re over age 50 and are not used to moderate-level physical activity, if you have a family history of heart disease at an early age, or if you have any other serious health problem.

Reference: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

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