Hypertension patients can reduce their blood pressure by 5-7mmHg when doing aerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise refers to sports with sufficient oxygen supply, such as jogging, Tai Chi, cycling, yoga and other low-intensity, rhythmic exercises; In addition, resistance exercise can also lower blood pressure.

It should be noted that not all exercises are suitable for patients with hypertension, such as anaerobic exercise (strength exercise, fast running, etc. ) will lead to a rapid and sharp increase in blood pressure, which is very dangerous for patients with hypertension. It is agreed that the exercise mode of patients with hypertension should be mainly aerobic exercise, including walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, slow-paced ballroom dancing and gymnastics. In addition, Tai Ji Chuan is also an effective exercise therapy for patients with hypertension.