Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 6

What are exercise and diet recommendations for the nonpharmacological treatment of those with borderline hypertension?

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Hypertension is the condition in which the arterial blood pressure is persistently elevated. Though medication is available to treat the condition, nonpharmacological approaches are recommended for persons with mild or borderline hypertension, due to the side-effects associated with medication and the behavioral changes that are associated with classifying a person as “patient.”