A.T. occurs at the same relative effort as those of young swimmers. Must be based on the individual's maximum heart rate. Must maintain power, speed and skill with sprint training. Dry land resistive training and flexibility to retard the normal decrease in size and number of muscle fibres. The material was prepared from a presentation given by Jack Kelso of the UBC School of Human Kinetics in Duncan on Oct 23, 1993.
Aerobic exercise conditions the cardiovascular system and can help lower blood pressure.
But if you're also taking medication to control hypertension, you may be facing a catch-22. Some antihypertensive medication can interfere with your ability to exercise. Diuretics A diuretic is usually the first drug prescribed for high blood pressure. It works by increasing the excretion of salt and water by the body and thereby reducing the volume of blood available to be pumped by the heart. Fluid imbalances may occur as a result, however, and this could affect your endurance.