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Having High BP, On Medicines. How Fast To Walk To Achieve Moderate Aerobic Workout?

I am high B.P.patient of age 68. After consuming one allopathy tab. viz.Cresar - 40, my B.P. comes to 130.(But if cressar - 40 is not consumed, it will shoot to approx. 165). Now I want know as to how fast I should walk to cover 1 mile to get the benifit of moderate aerobic workout?. My e-mail address is YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 27 Nov 2012
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Dietitian & Nutritionist,  's  Response
hello.. everyones speed differs... someone walks fast and some slow.. walk at your own pace.. make sure there is no discomfort.,..walk till your heart rate is comfortable and you are not feeling uneasy to breathe...drink water in between..
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Johann Christopher's  Response
your walk shoud be comfortable without causing breathlessness!
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Having High BP, On Medicines. How Fast To Walk To Achieve Moderate Aerobic Workout?

hello.. everyones speed differs... someone walks fast and some slow.. walk at your own pace.. make sure there is no discomfort.,..walk till your heart rate is comfortable and you are not feeling uneasy to breathe...drink water in between..