Aimed at consumers who have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and are motivated to use exercise as one means of control or prevention. Includes key medical and anatomical information, methods for monitoring high blood pressure, pros and cons of medication, diet guidelines and programmes for strength, flexibility and aerobic exercise. Readers can use one of the sample programmes provided or tailor a programme to meet their personal needs with workouts to gain strength, flexibility and stamina. Examines information on the latest and most common hypertension drugs, as well as the critical role of salt and processed food in the diet.