Which practice is recommended to reduce dizziness during hypertension exercise?

• A. Stand up slowly to avoid dizziness
• B. Perform Valsalva during heavy lifts
• C. Hold breath to maintain core
• D. Exercise in a lying position

Answer: (A)

Dizziness during hypertension exercise is often caused by a rapid change in posture that lets blood flow to the brain drop momentarily. Standing up slowly gives the circulatory system time to adjust, improves return of blood to the heart, and maintains steady cerebral perfusion, which helps prevent dizziness as you move through different positions during a workout.

Avoid actions that abruptly increase blood pressure or intrathoracic pressure, like holding the breath or performing heavy lifts with a Valsalva maneuver, because these can spike BP and raise the risk of dizziness or faintness. Exercising in a lying position isn’t practical for most programs, so the safer, effective approach is to rise slowly and use assistance (like a chair or support) as you transition between positions.