Aerobic exercise for hypertension:
Once approved by the primary physician for exercise, an adult patient suffering from hypertension should start slowly and work up gradually in frequency, intensity, and duration of exercise. The patient’s goal is a moderate-intensity (40-59% of peak oxygen uptake) aerobic activity for 30-60 minutes (can be achieved in short 10 minute sessions) preferably 7 days a week. (22)
Resistance training for hypertension:
Please see the resistance training section for more information. Once approved by the primary physician for exercise, the patient with hypertension should also include resistance training within their exercise program. In addition to aerobic exercise, muscle-training exercises should be performed 2-3 days each week using a variety of exercises (8-10 exercises involving the major muscle groups), and for each exercise, 1 set of 8-15 repetitions is recommended to improve strength (22).