paulr

I just had mine done and its 90/60.
I was asked if i ever faint and i dont,so maybe i'm just lucky.
Its certainly nothing i do exercise wise.

ozzy

I do 1-2hrs per day, 4-5 days per week. I hate set routines, so I just go by how I feel (physically and mentally) on the day.

I try to do 2 x 45min-1hr tempo runs (i.e. heart rate 160-170) per week. That's about 8-9 miles at that pace, although I try to find a nice hilly, cross country route as it works your legs muscles much better and avoids impact injuries from running on hard surfaces.

I also do a long, stamina run of 2hrs once per week, one interval session (that's usually some sprints around the local football pitch) and a fast, short run (say 4-miles) where my heart rate is 170+

I also play Squash and Badminton for another 2-4 hours per week, but I've just picked up a knee injury playing squash, so I'm binning that. It's technically diffiicult, but I never get as good a workout as with running (especially hills or cross country) and if it aggrivates my knees, it's not worth the hassle.

Other than that, I'll do some simple circuit training daily - press-ups, pull-ups, etc.. and a couple of strength sessions on the weights.

It does take a lot of commitment and most of my spare time, but I enjoy it. I do other sports like Hill Running, Rock Climbing, Hill Walking at the weekends. Anything that keeps me fit and active, I'll do it.

I found Hill Walking was a fantastic way to get fit, but you need to push yourself on the climbs to get the benefits. When I first started it about 2yrs ago, my average heart rate was 165-170 on the ascents (I've easily hit my max HR on some mountains). Now it's 150-155 and I'm quicker up the hill with it.

If you spend time in the gym and have a non-active lifestyle outside, then you'll stay reasonably fit but you'll not get the same results as someone who maybe trains for the same amount of time, but then goes out and does some sport or activities that pushes them to get that bit more fitter.

Stefan

RichWalk

No & quite frankly dont want to know- yep typical blokes answer. My co-director is at something like 160/110 at the mo!!

ozzy

You should take up exercise; it's the best stress relief I've found yet.

My uncle's just recovering from two mild strokes and it's been a wake-up call for half my family. I know guys in the early thirties who've had heart attacks either through the stress of running their own business, smoking or drinking (or a combination of all 3).

I would seriously urge anyone with high BP to do something about it now before it's too late.

Stefan