Myth Buster: Does resistance training cause high blood pressure?
Myth Buster: Does resistance training cause high blood pressure? No! In fact strength training has been proven to help lower blood pressure. Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart us
No!
In fact strength training has been proven to help lower blood pressure.
Blood pressure is a measure of the force that your heart uses to pump blood around your body.
Systolic pressure (the first number) — is the pressure on your artery walls when your heart pushes blood out
Diastolic pressure (the second number) — is the pressure on your artery walls when your heart rests between beats
Your heart becomes stronger when you exercise frequently. A stronger heart can pump more blood with less effort and as a result, less pressure is placed on your arteries which in turn lowers blood pressure.
Blood pressure increases slightly during both aerobic and strength training; however, this returns to normal shortly after finishing.
It takes between 1 — 3 months of regular exercise to have an impact on your blood pressure and the benefits will only last as long as you keep it up.
Esther Fair
Personal trainer in Worthing, Level 4 qualified in Cancer and Exercise Rehabilitation, specialising in exercise for people with health conditions and complex needs.
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