What is the recommended frequency for aerobic exercise in hypertension guidelines?

What is the recommended frequency for aerobic exercise in hypertension guidelines?

• A. 1-2 days per week
• B. 3-7 days per week
• C. 5-6 days per week
• D. 7-9 days per week

Answer: (B)

Regular aerobic activity on most days of the week helps lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular risk in hypertension. The recommended frequency is three to seven days per week because guidelines aim for consistent weekly activity to accumulate about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (or 75 minutes of vigorous), with flexibility to fit different schedules. This range supports steady benefits, and daily exercise is ideal when possible, but at least three days provides meaningful improvement. One- to two-days-per-week is too infrequent to meet the goals, and demanding seven to nine days per week isn’t practical within a single week.

Regular aerobic activity on most days of the week helps lower blood pressure and improve cardiovascular risk in hypertension. The recommended frequency is three to seven days per week because guidelines aim for consistent weekly activity to accumulate about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise (or 75 minutes of vigorous), with flexibility to fit different schedules. This range supports steady benefits, and daily exercise is ideal when possible, but at least three days provides meaningful improvement. One- to two-days-per-week is too infrequent to meet the goals, and demanding seven to nine days per week isn’t practical within a single week.