What is blood pressure?

Blood pressure (BP) refers to the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps.

It’s measured as:

• Systolic BP (top number): pressure during heart contraction

• Diastolic BP (bottom number): pressure during heart relaxation

Generally, a healthy blood pressure is considered to be around 120/80mmHg.

Persistently elevated blood pressure increases the workload on the heart and blood vessels and is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease.

Why it matters?

High blood pressure is often called a “silent” condition because it may not cause noticeable symptoms, yet it can lead to progressive damage over time.

What does support and management look like?

Consistent lifestyle changes can prevent or reduce elevated BP and overall cardiac risk.

• Adopt a heart-healthy diet (e.g., low sodium, rich in vegetables, fruits & whole grains)

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Limit alcohol intake and manage stress

• Regular aerobic and resistance exercise

  • Research consistently shows that regular exercise can:

    • Reduce systolic blood pressure by ~5–8 mmHg

    • Reduce diastolic blood pressure by ~3–5 mmHg

• Smoking cessation

• Monitor BP readings regularly

Our approach

• An exercise plan tailored to improving blood pressure profile and cardiovascular risk

• In-clinic monitoring of resting and exercising blood pressure

• A collaborative approach with your healthcare team to ensure exercise and lifestyle strategies align with your broader care plan.

• 1:1 Exercise Physiology & clinical pilates or small group classes.