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High Blood Pressure and Sport: why Exercise is so Important

28. February 2025

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BY Lars Wichert

High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. Many people are not even aware that they are affected. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious consequences such as heart attack or stroke. A key component of preventing and treating high blood pressure is regular exercise. Sporting activities, especially endurance sports such as rowing, can help lower blood pressure and strengthen the cardiovascular system in the long term.

How does sport affect high blood pressure?

Sport has a variety of positive effects on blood pressure and general health. During training, the pulse rises, blood circulation is improved, and the body is generally better supplied with blood. After training, blood pressure normalizes again and can even become permanently lower in the long term. This effect is particularly pronounced in moderate endurance sports such as rowing, as the body is challenged evenly and without sudden strain.

Regular exercise makes the blood vessels more elastic, the vessel walls widen, and the resistance in the circulatory system decreases. This leads to a relief of the heart, which has to pump less hard to supply the body with blood. In addition, exercise promotes metabolism, which supports the reduction of body fat – another positive effect for people with high blood pressure.

Why rowing is ideal for high blood pressure

Rowing is one of the best sports for people with high blood pressure. This is because rowing not only improves endurance, but also offers a joint-friendly and controlled movement. Compared to other endurance sports such as running or cycling, rowing uses the entire body – from the legs to the torso to the arms. The even movement optimally trains the cardiovascular system without exposing the body to high impact loads.

In addition, rowing is a particularly joint-friendly sport. People with high blood pressure often have other health problems such as obesity or joint problems. However, rowing puts minimal stress on the joints, as there are no jerky movements. This makes rowing an excellent choice for anyone who wants to improve their fitness without putting too much strain on their joints.

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What role does endurance training play?

Rowing is a classic form of endurance training. Endurance training has a proven effect on lowering blood pressure and improving general heart health. The even movement strengthens the heart muscle and makes the cardiovascular system more resilient overall.

Benefits of endurance training for people with high blood pressure:

  • Strengthening the heart
  • Improving vascular elasticity
  • Promoting fat burning
  • Lowering resting heart rate
  • Reducing blood pressure at rest

Comparison: Rowing compared to other sports for high blood pressure

An overview of the best sports for high blood pressure and their benefits:

Rowing stands out as the optimal sport for people with high blood pressure due to its high efficiency for the cardiovascular system, high calorie consumption and low joint stress.

The Augletics Eight Style: The best choice for your training

Mann trainiert auf einem modernen Rudergerät in einem hellen Wohnzimmer mit Holzfußboden

The Augletics Eight Style is a modern rowing machine that is specifically designed to enable effective and safe training. With the integrated Virtual Coach, you can optimally control your training intensity and improve your technique. This is particularly important for people with high blood pressure, as controlled movement and the right intensity of exertion are crucial for training success.
The Augletics Eight Style also offers real-time monitoring of your heart rate, so you can see at any time whether you are in the optimal pulse range. This is a decisive advantage over other training devices, as you can avoid overload and optimally design your training.

Further advantages of the Augletics Eight Style:

  • Quiet training thanks to magnetic brake
  • Various training programs for beginners and advanced users
  • Space-saving storage thanks to foldable design
  • Direct feedback on technique from the Virtual Coach

Risks and precautions when training with high blood pressure

Despite the numerous advantages of rowing training, there are some points that people with high blood pressure should consider. It is important to start training slowly and gradually increase the intensity. Sudden peaks in exertion or training that is too intensive can cause blood pressure to rise in the short term. It is therefore advisable to always train in the moderate range and listen to your own body.

A medical examination should always be carried out before starting training to rule out possible risks. This applies in particular to people with severely elevated blood pressure or other health problems. During training, it is important to take regular breaks and monitor your heart rate.

How to optimize your training with the Augletics Eight Style

The Augletics Eight Style helps you to make your training safe and effective. Use the Virtual Coach to learn the correct technique and make sure you stay in the optimal heart rate range. With the individually adjustable training programs, you can gradually increase your training and thus lower your blood pressure in the long term. With the automatic resistance adjustment to your heart rate, you can also completely control your training according to your correct heart rate zone without having to worry about the correct resistance.
Another advantage of the Augletics Eight Style is the possibility to combine your training with entertainment. You can watch series or listen to music during training, which increases motivation and makes training more enjoyable.

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Conclusion: Rowing as an effective remedy for high blood pressure

In summary, rowing is one of the best sports for people with high blood pressure. It offers a joint-friendly, holistic movement that strengthens the cardiovascular system and can sustainably lower blood pressure. With a high-quality rowing machine such as the Augletics Eight Style, the training is additionally optimized and offers maximum safety thanks to the Virtual Coach. Start your training today and experience how your health improves through regular rowing.

About the author

Lars Wichert

Lars Wichert ist Sportwissenschaftler und ehemaliger Leistungssportler im Rudern. Er war 13 Jahre Teil der deutschen Nationalmannschaft. Dabei kann er auf zwei Teilnahmen an den Olympischen Spielen sowie drei Weltmeistertitel zurückblicken. Er war nach seiner Ruderkarriere als Trainer tätig und konnte mit seinem Team die Europameisterschaft gewinnen. Mittlerweile ist er in seiner Freizeit im Triathlon unterwegs und hält dort die Weltbestzeit der Amateure über die Ironman-Distanz. Lars verfügt über das Wissen als Trainer, Leistungssportler und Sportwissenschaftler, sodass sich jeder angesprochen fühlen kann. Sein Ziel ist es, Spaß an der Bewegung zu vermitteln und zu verdeutlichen, dass mit geringem Aufwand viel für die Gesundheit getan werden kann – denn es gibt keine bessere Vorsorge als die in seine eigene Gesundheit. Lars Wichert è uno scienziato dello sport ed ex atleta agonista di canottaggio. Ha fatto parte della nazionale tedesca per 13 anni. Ha partecipato a due Olimpiadi e ha vinto tre titoli mondiali. Dopo la carriera di canottiere, ha lavorato come allenatore e ha vinto il campionato europeo con la sua squadra. Nel tempo libero pratica il triathlon e detiene il record mondiale amatoriale sulla distanza Ironman. Lars dispone delle conoscenze necessarie come allenatore, atleta agonista e scienziato dello sport, in modo da poter soddisfare le esigenze di tutti. Il suo obiettivo è quello di trasmettere il piacere del movimento e di dimostrare che con poco sforzo si può fare molto per la salute, perché non c’è prevenzione migliore che quella della propria salute. Lars Wichert is a sports scientist and former competitive rower. He was a member of the German national team for 13 years. He can look back on two Olympic appearances and three world championship titles. After his rowing career, he worked as a coach and won the European Championship with his team. He now spends his free time competing in triathlons and holds the world record for amateurs over the Ironman distance. Lars has the knowledge as a coach, competitive athlete and sports scientist, so that everyone can feel addressed. His goal is to convey the fun of exercise and to make it clear that a lot can be done for one’s health with little effort – because there is no better prevention than taking care of one’s own health. Lars Wichert est scientifique du sport et ancien athlète de haut niveau en aviron. Il a fait partie de l’équipe nationale allemande pendant 13 ans. Il a participé à deux reprises aux Jeux Olympiques et remporté trois titres de champion du monde. Après sa carrière d’avironneur, il a travaillé comme entraîneur et a remporté le championnat d’Europe avec son équipe. Aujourd’hui, il consacre son temps libre au triathlon et détient le record mondial amateur sur la distance Ironman. Lars dispose des connaissances nécessaires en tant qu’entraîneur, athlète de haut niveau et scientifique du sport, ce qui lui permet de s’adresser à tout le monde. Son objectif est de transmettre le plaisir de bouger et de montrer qu’il est possible de faire beaucoup pour sa santé avec peu d’efforts, car il n’y a pas de meilleure prévention que celle de sa propre santé.
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Lars Wichert

Lars Wichert ist Sportwissenschaftler und ehemaliger Leistungssportler im Rudern. Er war 13 Jahre Teil der deutschen Nationalmannschaft. Dabei kann er auf zwei Teilnahmen an den Olympischen Spielen sowie drei Weltmeistertitel zurückblicken. Er war nach seiner Ruderkarriere als Trainer tätig und konnte mit seinem Team die Europameisterschaft gewinnen. Mittlerweile ist er in seiner Freizeit im Triathlon unterwegs und hält dort die Weltbestzeit der Amateure über die Ironman-Distanz. Lars verfügt über das Wissen als Trainer, Leistungssportler und Sportwissenschaftler, sodass sich jeder angesprochen fühlen kann. Sein Ziel ist es, Spaß an der Bewegung zu vermitteln und zu verdeutlichen, dass mit geringem Aufwand viel für die Gesundheit getan werden kann – denn es gibt keine bessere Vorsorge als die in seine eigene Gesundheit. Lars Wichert è uno scienziato dello sport ed ex atleta agonista di canottaggio. Ha fatto parte della nazionale tedesca per 13 anni. Ha partecipato a due Olimpiadi e ha vinto tre titoli mondiali. Dopo la carriera di canottiere, ha lavorato come allenatore e ha vinto il campionato europeo con la sua squadra. Nel tempo libero pratica il triathlon e detiene il record mondiale amatoriale sulla distanza Ironman. Lars dispone delle conoscenze necessarie come allenatore, atleta agonista e scienziato dello sport, in modo da poter soddisfare le esigenze di tutti. Il suo obiettivo è quello di trasmettere il piacere del movimento e di dimostrare che con poco sforzo si può fare molto per la salute, perché non c'è prevenzione migliore che quella della propria salute. Lars Wichert is a sports scientist and former competitive rower. He was a member of the German national team for 13 years. He can look back on two Olympic appearances and three world championship titles. After his rowing career, he worked as a coach and won the European Championship with his team. He now spends his free time competing in triathlons and holds the world record for amateurs over the Ironman distance. Lars has the knowledge as a coach, competitive athlete and sports scientist, so that everyone can feel addressed. His goal is to convey the fun of exercise and to make it clear that a lot can be done for one's health with little effort – because there is no better prevention than taking care of one's own health. Lars Wichert est scientifique du sport et ancien athlète de haut niveau en aviron. Il a fait partie de l'équipe nationale allemande pendant 13 ans. Il a participé à deux reprises aux Jeux Olympiques et remporté trois titres de champion du monde. Après sa carrière d'avironneur, il a travaillé comme entraîneur et a remporté le championnat d'Europe avec son équipe. Aujourd'hui, il consacre son temps libre au triathlon et détient le record mondial amateur sur la distance Ironman. Lars dispose des connaissances nécessaires en tant qu'entraîneur, athlète de haut niveau et scientifique du sport, ce qui lui permet de s'adresser à tout le monde. Son objectif est de transmettre le plaisir de bouger et de montrer qu'il est possible de faire beaucoup pour sa santé avec peu d'efforts, car il n'y a pas de meilleure prévention que celle de sa propre santé.

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