Of these three, aerobic activity has the greatest effect on controlling your blood pressure. An activity is aerobic if it places added demands on your heart, lungs and muscles, increasing your need for oxygen. Be as active as you can each day. At a minimum, aim to burn at least 150 calories daily doing aerobic activities. For moderately intense activities, that equals about 30 minutes.
Lighter activities require more time, and more vigorous activities less time.
In addition, the more you weigh, the less time it takes to burn calories, and the less you weigh, the more time. However, if you use 30 minutes as your guide, you'll be close to getting the minimal amount of activity you need. Before you begin If you have any chronic health conditions or you're at significant risk for heart disease, some special precautions may apply. If you take medication regularly, ask your doctor if increasing your physical activity will change how the medication works or its side effects. Drugs for diabetes and heart disease can sometimes cause dehydration, impaired balance and blurred vision.