I'm a walker when the weather cooperates. I don't run. I hate aerobics. And far too often when my husband isn't in the mood to walk with me, I'll decide to go later and later never comes. No wonder my blood pressure has been on the rise.
According to an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine from April 2, 2002, fifty studies prove the positive effects of exercise on lowering blood pressure. Their conclusion: "An increase in aerobic physical activity should be considered an important component of lifestyle modification for prevention and treatment of high blood pressure."
But it's not enough to walk a few times per week. Dr. Mercola recommends using exercise as a drug, and to strive for a goal of one hour a day, every day! He suggests that walking, running or another form of weight-bearing exercise is more beneficial than cycling or swimming.
That's advice I plan to heed, beginning this evening.
(Photo from Flickr blog of Atari, Gracinha & Marco's photos)
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