Which precaution is recommended during hypertension exercise?

Which precaution is recommended during hypertension exercise?

• A. Heavy isometric contractions are advised
• B. Do not monitor blood pressure before exercise
• C. Delay exercise if resting blood pressure ≥180/110 mmHg
• D. Start with maximal intensity

Answer: (C)

In exercise for hypertension, safety hinges on recognizing when the body isn’t ready for activity. If resting blood pressure is that high—180/110 mmHg or higher—that signals poor control and a significant risk of adverse events during exercise. The prudent move is to postpone the workout until blood pressure is brought under control and recheck it after rest. Starting exercise at such a high level can push BP even further and raise the risk of heart attack or stroke during physical stress. Other approaches would also be unsafe: heavy isometric contractions cause sharp, acute rises in blood pressure; beginning with maximal intensity places a large load on the cardiovascular system from the outset; and skipping BP monitoring would miss dangerous readings. A safer path is to wait, then begin with a controlled, graded program once BP is within a safer range.

In exercise for hypertension, safety hinges on recognizing when the body isn’t ready for activity. If resting blood pressure is that high—180/110 mmHg or higher—that signals poor control and a significant risk of adverse events during exercise. The prudent move is to postpone the workout until blood pressure is brought under control and recheck it after rest. Starting exercise at such a high level can push BP even further and raise the risk of heart attack or stroke during physical stress.

Other approaches would also be unsafe: heavy isometric contractions cause sharp, acute rises in blood pressure; beginning with maximal intensity places a large load on the cardiovascular system from the outset; and skipping BP monitoring would miss dangerous readings. A safer path is to wait, then begin with a controlled, graded program once BP is within a safer range.