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| Dear I hope you are continuing to enjoy this free member information service from South Lanarkshire Leisure. Based on your personal interest of General Fitness activities, I have put together some information you may find interesting and useful. |
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Why do I need to know what my blood pressure reading is? blood pressure you can damage the blood vessels in your body and this can lead to a heart attack, heart failure or a stroke in the future. The higher your blood pressure the greater your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. What are the signs and symptoms of high blood pressure?
High blood pressure usually has no signs or symptoms, which is why many people do not know they have it. For this reason, it is often called the silent killer. The only way to find out whether you have high blood pressure or not is to have it measured. How do I get it measured?
You can get your blood pressure checked regularly at the gym. It can be included as part of a health check and is a number that you should know in the same way as you know what you weigh. What do the numbers mean?
When you have your blood pressure measured it is written down as two numbers, one over the other like a fraction. For example 140/90mmhg. The top number is called the systolic pressure and the bottom number is called the diastolic pressure. The top number can be anywhere from 90 to 200 and above, and the bottom number can be anywhere from 60 to 140. If you have a blood pressure measurement that is consistently more than 140/90mmhg, then you have high blood pressure. What do I do if I have high blood pressure?
If your blood pressure is high you should visit the doctor who will monitorit and prescribe medication if appropriate. There are also lifestyle changes that can be made: if you are overweight reducing your weight will help, reduce the amount of salt in your diet, eat more fruit and vegetables, drink moderately and take regular exercise. |
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Please feel free to ask a member of the Fitness Staff about the above information on your next visit to one of our Centres. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Kind regards
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