Rise Gently After Wake-Up to Protect Your Blood Pressure
If you have hypertension, avoid jumping out of bed first thing. Instead, rise slowly for a minute or two to prevent a temporary drop in blood pressure that can cause dizziness or fainting. Morning BP naturally surges due to circadian rhythms, so hydrate and take prescribed meds, then start light movement after 30–60 minutes and reserve vigorous exercise for later. Normal BP is about 120/80; Hypertension Stage 1 is 130–139/80–89 and Stage 2 is >140/90. Regular aerobic activity remains beneficial, but work with your doctor to personalize timing and intensity of exercise. Seek care if BP remains consistently high or low.
