What if I told you that exercise could be just as effective at lowering your blood pressure than medicine can be? Does that seem a little far fetched? Well in today's podcast we are going to talk all about how effective exercise really can be for lowering your blood pressure!

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Chapter Markers

00:00 - Intro

00:31 - Why do we care?

03:12 - What happens to BP when we exercise?

04:40 - How does exercise compare to medications?

06:46 - How much change with each type of exercise

11:09 - Is there an optimal dose?

11:56 - Practical Takeaways

15:15 - Outro

References

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*Disclaimer*

This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.