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Should I Skip Swimming Inspite Of Having High BP?
Question: hi..im 31 and was diagnosed with 150/90 at 28 and been on tazloc am twice a day since and bps always been around 130/90 XXXXXXX I love swimming. Can i skip ropes too?
Brief Answer:
As long as BP remains normal, you can...
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well swimming is very relaxing and doesn't put stress on the body. Skipping ropes can be strenuous exercise and will involve BP fluctuations mainly rise in BP. However every patient's body will react differently to these exercises so cannot be said whether it will suit you or not. Regular BP monitoring will be highly advisable to you if you are planning to do it.
I would recommend YOGA and brisk walks for you rather than skipping rope.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
As long as BP remains normal, you can...
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well swimming is very relaxing and doesn't put stress on the body. Skipping ropes can be strenuous exercise and will involve BP fluctuations mainly rise in BP. However every patient's body will react differently to these exercises so cannot be said whether it will suit you or not. Regular BP monitoring will be highly advisable to you if you are planning to do it.
I would recommend YOGA and brisk walks for you rather than skipping rope.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Hello Dr. XXXXXXX
Appreciate the quick response. Actually I love swimming and find walks a bit monotonous and boring and i keep doing intermittent breathing exercises even while sitting at my workstation.
So ropes out for now.
Will mix swimming yoga and bit of walks.
I do monitor my bp and at times doc asks me to skip cerain doses.
Thanks a lot.
Have a good day!!
Appreciate the quick response. Actually I love swimming and find walks a bit monotonous and boring and i keep doing intermittent breathing exercises even while sitting at my workstation.
So ropes out for now.
Will mix swimming yoga and bit of walks.
I do monitor my bp and at times doc asks me to skip cerain doses.
Thanks a lot.
Have a good day!!
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,
It gives me extreme pleasure if my advise is of any help to you.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXX ,
It gives me extreme pleasure if my advise is of any help to you.
Dr. Shruti
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