Relationship between blood pressure before and after exercising...
-There is a relationship between diastolic blood pressure and exercise. While exercising, diastolic blood pressure decreases, yet other times it increases.
- Systolic blood pressure is the maximum blood pressure in the system as the heart contracts.
-Diastolic pressure is the minimum blood pressure while the heart rests and fills with blood, prior to the next heart contraction.
-Change in blood pressure occurs with exercise.
-Diastolic pressure should not vary by more than 5 to 10 mm of mercury because this represents pressure in the system when the heart is not contracting.
-A significant elevation in diastolic blood pressure during exercise could be an indication of a serious health issue or malfunction within the cardiovascular system.
-The heart rate will, typically, increase during exercise, depending on intensity levels.
-This is necessary for increased blood flow to the working muscles, thus allowing for increased respiration, which results in the muscles working efficiently.
-During exercises such as running, cycling, and swimming, systolic blood pressure progressively elevates while diastolic blood pressure is only slightly elevated.
- The more strenuous the exercise, the more elevated your heart rate will be.
-It is important to understand that the effects of exercise on blood pressure will vary, depending on each person and his or her age, gender, exercise level, exercise intensity as well as other pertinent factors.
Taken from: http://www.brighthub.com/health/fitness/articles/41153.aspx
