Contrary to popular belief, weightlifting lowers blood pressure naturally (and studies prove it). Here are 3 ways resistance training mediates this effect...

1. 3 Ways Weightlifting
Lowers Blood Pressure
by James Ward
www.CruiseControlDiet.com

2. Weightlifting has gotten a
bum rap throughout the years.

3. As a result, many choose to
avoid it altogether - opting for
some form of cardio instead.

4. And it's unfortunate
because the health benefits of
resistance training are
many, while the risks relatively
few.

5. For example, most women will
choose the treadmill over the
squat rack for fear of getting
“jacked”-

6. - something that's unlikely
to happen unless anabolic
steroids come into the picture.

7. Similarly, several men with
hypertension will shy away
from the weights as well -
believing it will make their
condition worse.

8. Which is why the need for
this presentation exists.

9. Listen, everyone should
be lifting weights.

10. But if you have high blood
pressure, there's even more
reason to do so.

11. It will help you lower it
naturally. And as you already
know, that will keep your ticker
beating strong, and without
needing more drugs.

12. Of course, this bit of
information flies in the face of
conventional wisdom.

13. In fact, many well-meaning
(yet ignorant) doctors have…

14. …scared their patients away
from such a wonderful way to
get fit – fearing that it would
exacerbate their hypertension.

15. But studies clearly show that
the exact opposite happens.

16. As it turns out, lifting
a few times a week is one of
the best (natural) medicines
for lowering blood pressure.

17. Now, before we move on
to how exactly weightlifting
lowers blood pressure, take
heed of this warning.

18. You need to get clearance
from your doctor first.
Plus, your hypertension
should be controlled.

19. It's not a good idea to
strain your system if you're
pulsing at 200/120.

20. But provided the above-
mentioned criteria are met, hit
the gym and hit it hard.

21. With that said, here are
3 ways weightlifting lowers
blood pressure:

22. #1. It builds muscle
(the most obvious benefit).

23. When you're carrying
more lean mass, everyday
tasks require less effort.

24. As a result, your heart
doesn't strain as much, and
your blood pressure stays
lower.

25. #2. It improves insulin
sensitivity.

26. The more responsive
your cells are to insulin,
the less your pancreas
needs to secrete.

27. Why is this so important?

28. Simple: high levels of this
hormone cause salt retention.

29. This, in turn, leads to
fluid retention and an
overall rise in BP.

30. In contrast, keeping
your insulin levels low
(by reducing demand via
resistance training) stops
this from happening.

31. #3. It prevents
Magnesium wasting.
This is an indirect effect that's
mediated by insulin.

32. However, the mechanism
(and its importance) is worth
mentioning on its own.

33. When you're insulin resistant
– something you can avoid or
even reverse with resistance
training – your body loses
Magnesium in the urine.

34. That's not good because
this mineral allows your blood
vessels to relax.

35. On the other hand, less
magnesium leads to stricter
arteries and a rise in blood
pressure.

36. With that said, there are
many more ways weightlifting
can lower blood pressure –
both indirectly and directly.

37. But I'm sure you get the point.

38. So, if you haven't
already incorporated this
type of training into your
weekly schedule, now's
the time to do it.

39. You'll lose weight, optimize
your health, and... even look
good naked! What could be
better than that?

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