Skip to main content
  • Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms
  • Volunteer
  • Learn CPR
  • ShopHeart
American Heart Association heart and torch logo
American Heart Association
  • Donate Once
  • Donate Monthly
  • donateDonate
  • Close Menu

    Trending Search

    • find my cpr card
    • bls
    • ecard
    • acls
    • find my acls card
  • Healthy Living
  • Health Topics
  • Professionals
  • Get Involved
  • Ways to Give
  • About Us
  • Learn CPR
  • In Your Community
  • Heart Attack and Stroke Symptoms
  • Learn CPR
  • Volunteer
  • ShopHeart
  1. Home
  2. Health Topics
  3. High Blood Pressure
  4. How to Manage High Blood Pressure
  5. Getting Active

Getting Active to Control High Blood Pressure

Quick Facts

  • Regular exercise can help control high blood pressure, weight and stress.
  • Try to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week.

Last Reviewed: May 22, 2024

X formerly known as Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Print

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure
  • What is High Blood Pressure?
    • All About Heart Rate
    • Low Blood Pressure
    • Resistant Hypertension
    • Pulmonary Hypertension
    • Common HBP Myths
  • Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
    • Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
    • When To Call 911
  • Know Your Risk Factors
    • Symptoms of High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure in Children
    • High Blood Pressure Among Black People
  • Health Threats from HBP
    • How HBP Can Lead to a Heart Attack
    • How HBP Can Lead to Heart Failure
    • HBP and Your Kidneys
    • How HBP Can Lead to Stroke
    • How HBP Can Lead to Vision Loss
    • How HBP Can Affect Your Sex Life
  • How to Manage High Blood Pressure
    • Healthy Diet
    • Shaking the Salt Habit
    • Potassium Benefits
    • Limiting Alcohol
    • Getting Active
    • Managing Stress
    • Managing Weight
    • Smoking
    • OTC Medications
    • Managing Medications
    • Types of Medications
    • Your Health Care Team
  • Find HBP Tools and Resources

Related Articles

Two fingers on wrist checking the pulse

All About Heart Rate

blood pressure readings chart

Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

Female African American runner tying sneaker

American Heart Association Recommendations for Physical Activity in Adults and Kids

*All health/medical information on this website has been reviewed and approved by the American Heart Association, based on scientific research and American Heart Association guidelines. Find more information on our content editorial process.

American Heart Association

National Center
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231

Customer Service
1-800-AHA-USA-1
1-800-242-8721

Contact Us

Hours
Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. CT 
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CT
Closed on Sundays

Tax Identification Number
13-5613797

About Us

  • About the AHA/ASA
  • Our Impact
  • Annual Report
  • AHA Financial Information
  • International Programs
  • Latest Heart and Stroke News
  • AHA/ASA Media Newsroom
  • Careers

Get Involved

  • Donate Now
  • Make a Memorial Gift
  • Ways to Give
  • Advocate
  • Volunteer
  • Go Red For Women
  • ShopHeart
  • ShopCPR

Our Sites

  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association
  • CPR & ECC
  • Professional Heart Daily
  • More Sites
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • X formerly known as Twitter
  • Tik Tok
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program page for Standards of Excellence
  • Better Business Bureau page for American Heart Association
  • Charity Navigator Home
  • Secured by Sectigo page for SSL certificates
  • AHA Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Medical Advice Disclaimer
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Copyright Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Linking Policy
  • Whistleblower Policy
  • Content Editorial Guidelines
  • Suppliers & Providers
  • State Fundraising Notices


©2025 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.
The American Heart Association is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
*Red Dress ™ DHHS, Go Red ™ AHA ; National Wear Red Day® is a registered trademark.

×
American Heart Association logo

This link is provided for convenience only and is not an endorsement of either the linked-to entity or any product or service.

Proceed