Toned abs don’t matter. Your blood pressure does.

When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?

Do you know what your resting heart rate is?

If you're exercising to lose weight or change the way you look, there are some important health markers you can use to track your progress instead.

On this episode, Dr Sarah explains why you should keep an eye on your blood pressure and your heart rate.

The information in this podcast is for general use, always consult your doctor or physiotherapist before undertaking a new exercise program.

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WLY resources and recommendations:

Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol 

CVD check http://www.cvdcheck.org.au/calculator

Influence of Physical Activity on Hypertension and Cardiac Structure and Function https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4624627/#R6

Physical Activity and the Prevention of Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24052212/

Target Heart Rate and Estimated Maximum Heart Rate https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/measuring/heartrate.htm

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