Handgrip and Blood Pressure.

You probably know that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart attack, stroke, vision problems, even dementia. 
But did you know this? 
Hand-grip exercises squeezing one of those V-shape devices with a resistance spring can lower your blood pressure by about 10 percent.
Hand grips are a form of isometric exercise, when muscles are tensed, or contracted, but don’t change length. 
The hand exercises helped significantly lower systolic blood pressure (the higher number in the reading, when the heart pumps blood to the rest of the body), according to researchers. Diastolic blood pressure (the lower number while the heart rests) did not change.
They’re also referred to as static exercises, because they simply require you to hold a certain position for a short period of time.
Physicians have questioned whether isometric exercises were safe for people with hypertension, because they temporarily raised blood pressure.  Now, research tells us that the raise in blood pressure is determined by the intensity and duration of the exercise, and that low-to-moderate intensities are safe.
In fact, they’ve been found to be more effective than traditional endurance and strength training at lowering systolic blood pressure.
Handgrip exercises have two big advantages:
1.Firstly, they’re very convenient, and you need less than 15 minutes three times a week.
2.Secondly, it’s suitable for almost everyone. 
Please consult your doctor before adding handgrip exercises to your daily routines.
It should also be noted that handgrip exercises aren’t a replacement for regular physical activity and a healthy diet, they’re complementary and should form part of a wider approach to blood pressure management.
A healthy lifestyle and exercise are still the best approaches to sustain good health or to improve it in the long term.
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