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Post by mrbeefy on Nov 9, 2006 7:27:43 GMT -5
Anyone have any suggestions about lifting when you have High BP?
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Post by Hoopie on Nov 9, 2006 12:14:01 GMT -5
Do you take anything for it med wise?
Is it heretitary(sp?) or do you have high b/p from being over weight?
Have you asked your dr.?
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Post by mrbeefy on Nov 9, 2006 14:19:38 GMT -5
Hereditary
Was on Verapamil for years and it was ok. Had an anemia problem a few years ago (now corrected) and the MD thought the verapamil might have been causing it, so changed me to Toperol. The Toperol seemed to be ok, but I can feel when my BP is starting to go up, and it's been like that a lot lately.
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Post by beckie on Nov 9, 2006 16:06:33 GMT -5
How is your breathing when you are lifting? You need to minimise any breath holding or do it for VERY short spaces of time so as to minimise the increased pressure. Are you nose or mouth breathing?? I'm guessing you are getting a bit dizzy/heady on some of your heavier lifts??
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Post by mrbeefy on Nov 9, 2006 22:18:37 GMT -5
Any exercise where I have my head is level with or below my waist (ie: DB Pulls), I will sweat buckets and get a bit dizzy. Also, any exersize that I move up and down, quickly (DB step-ups, squat thrusts) will make me nauseous and dizzy. Contolled squats are ok, but heavy squats raising up or down to fast, will make me very dizzy.
I try to be very aware of my breathing, surroundings, mind muscle connection etc when working out. I normally breathe in through my nose, and out through my mouth.
I'm fine with cardio.
What do you think?
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Post by beckie on Nov 10, 2006 0:55:48 GMT -5
Definitely stay away from head below heart exercises but if you MUST do them,come up from the bottom position SLOWLY. I have the opposite problem,my BP is very low(90/60) and I've nearly passed out from coming up off a decline bench too quickly! Same with exercises that require rapid movements-I know its probably not what you want to hear but it seems controlled and steady gives you the least problem. And make sure you are not holding your breath for more than 1-2 secs maximum! With the squats,does it make any difference if you do front as opposed to back squats?
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Post by Hoopie on Nov 10, 2006 9:41:49 GMT -5
Sounds like your B/P still isnt being regulated that well. YOu need to consult your doctor about it soon. B/P going high during exercise is normal but it sounds like yours is going TOO HIGH. This could lead you to stroke during exercise. I dont mean to scare you but it can happen. I worked in a neuro/trauma unit in a hospital and on few occasions we would get people in that stroked while working out. Then we would find out that they had high B/P problems..Get it checked and make sure it regulated well...
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Post by mrbeefy on Nov 10, 2006 9:59:31 GMT -5
Postioning during squats doesn't make a diff, fonr or back.
I see my MD every 3 months for this, so on my next appt in December, I'll need to suggest some changes to him!
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Post by masterschamp on Nov 11, 2006 6:36:06 GMT -5
ask him about Diovan.
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Post by beckie on Nov 11, 2006 16:08:22 GMT -5
You may need a different med or even dosage Frank,it sounds like your current one isn't doing its job properly. Is your current one a beta blocker or an ACE inhibitor?
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Post by mrbeefy on Nov 12, 2006 17:14:09 GMT -5
Beta Blocker.
I also found I need to be careful on my DB declines too!
Was fine for longest time, but now the dizziness. Certainly time for a change.
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jbig
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Post by jbig on Nov 12, 2006 19:00:36 GMT -5
Is blood pressure related to heart rate? If so, maybe you could get a heartrate monitor to watch yourself and make sure you don't explode!
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Post by beckie on Nov 12, 2006 19:14:09 GMT -5
good idea! Frank,do you have a HR monitor?
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Post by jbig on Nov 12, 2006 19:46:39 GMT -5
I did a quick bit of reading up and it sounds like it could help. I'm surprised I guessed that initially lol!
If you find your heartrate going a bit crazy just give yourself a minute to chill out.
They are quite inexpensive these days if you don't already have one.
Are you stressed at all at the moment? Even if you're not, you could just try either some controlled breathing or maybe even yoga if you're up for it... Not my advice, just forwarding info from websites.
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Post by mrbeefy on Nov 13, 2006 6:43:52 GMT -5
Stress? hahahahahah!
About 50% of the time! If not work, or wife, then kids or something!
Yes, I have a good heart rate monitor, but need a new strap...My dog ate the strap! Stupid Dog!
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Post by nwtrnr on Nov 13, 2006 18:49:45 GMT -5
As a person who has had hypertension seek medical advice before continuing your exercise routine. There are several dangerous things that could happen as mentioned stroke, or even worse a anurism. When blood vessels are taxed by having high blood pressure the heart typically is enlarged to pump the blood through the constricted pathways. When one is weight training they are taxing the vascular system by having the muscles and lungs etc damand more oxygen which is transported by your blood. The heart has to pump harder to feed the oxygen through the constricted system where the walls of the vessels have been typically weakend over time. There are numerous things that contribute to high blood pressure. From my experience diet is the leading factor, avoid salt, caffein, and alcohol and when working out don't listen to any loud music this raises blood pressure, make sure your getting proper nutritrition and electolites especially. Stress reducing exercises such as yoga, running, and even walking can do wonders. I personally don't take any prescriptions, I have gotten mine down naturally and it was definitely a inherited condition and a severe one doctors told me I would not live to be 30 years old. When I was just a teenager they put me on diuretics that were very dangerous for a growing kid . It is my strong belief that just like diabetes is an epidemic in this country, hypertension too, is a killer mostly brought on by high levels of sodium added to our food in our typical American diet. The best way to avoid sodium is don't eat packaged or canned foods, and avoid prepared dressings condiments etc. You can overcome this it takes dedication and lifestyle change to do but it definitely worth all the work you will feel much better when it is lower.
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Post by jbig on Nov 14, 2006 19:28:39 GMT -5
That's some damn good advice. Sort out your HR monitor too
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