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Exercise Recommendations

The AHA recommends the following exercises/training to manage blood pressure and prevent stroke: 

Aerobic 

  • walking, treadmill, stationary cycle, combined arm-leg ergometry, arm ergometry, seated stepper 
  • 3 – 7 days / week, 30 – 60 minutes / session 

Strength 

  • Weight machines, free weights, isometric exercise, circuit training 
  • 2 – 3 days / week, 1 – 3 sets, 10 – 15 repetitions / set 

Flexibility 

  • Stretching 
  • 2 – 3 days / week (before or after aerobic or strength training) 
  • Hold each stretch for 10 – 30 seconds 

Neuromuscular 

  • Coordination and balance activities 
  • 2 – 3 days / week 
  • Try to do on same day as strength activities 

Sources:

https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STR.0000000000000375