Is it safe to exercise when you have a high blood pressure?

Some say exercising when you have high blood pressure may be bad for you, but how true is this?

In a report on PinoyMD, Oncologist Dr. Isaac David Ampil II said exercising actually normalizes the blood pressure.

"Kasi ang kadalasan, nagkakaro'n ng high blood pressure, nagkukulang ng strength ang puso para i-pump yung dugo sa the rest ng  katawan," he said.

"Parang tubig yan eh, kapag mahina yung pressure hindi aabot yung tubig sa pinakadulong areas na sinu-supplyan nito. So para umabot dun ini-increase yung pressure so ganon din sa dugo. 'Yung pressure tumataas para ma-deliver yung dugo sa lahat ng parte ng katawan," he added.

Dr. Isaac said exercising, especially cardio and aerobic workouts can strengthen your heart and help it become more capable in delivering the blood all through your body.

However, Dr. Isaac reminded that it's still best to consult a doctor on what exercise fits your situation best.

"Having said that kapag ikaw naman ay merong sakit sa puso, magpakonsulta sa doktor para malaman ano ang mga angkop na ehersisyo na puwedeng gawin," he said.

"Hindi lahat ng exercise lalo na mga intensive exercise eh pwede sa may sakit sa puso," he added. — Jannielyn Ann Bigtas/LA, GMA News