Inclusion Criteria:  Age between 40-70 years of age Previously diagnosed with elevated blood pressure or hypertension by a physician  Exclusion Criteria:  Current or ex-smokers (abstinent for less than one year) Lives with an individual who currently smokes cigarettes, e-cigarettes (i.e., vaping), or cannabis Hormone replacement therapy use Currently on beta-blocker or angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) therapy Currently using over the counter drugs or supplements that may alter cardiovascular measures (as per the principal investigator's discretion) Prior diagnosis of any other existing cardiovascular or pulmonary diseases and/or conditions (other than hypertension) Musculoskeletal injury or lower limb limitation preventing safe engagement in moderate-intensity exercise