3 Key Points:

• Regular aerobic exercise results in reductions in blood pressure of 5-7 mmHg among individuals with hypertension and these reductions translate to a reduced risk of CVD of 20-30%.

• Emerging research suggests that dynamic resistance exercise may also serve as an efficacious strategy to lower blood pressure to levels similar to aerobic exercise.

• Special consideration should be given to signs/symptoms or presence of disease, concomitant drug therapy, and other comorbidities in order to optimize CVD risk reduction and improve overall health. The goal of preparticipation screening should be to risk classify individuals at risk for an adverse or life threatening response to exercise while decreasing barriers to physical activity participation.

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