No you can't take my blood pressure now!

[Wittgenstein's Ghost]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

Exactly.

Originally Posted by Don in Austin

It will change compared to sitting still. How much depends on the individual.

Think through the logic on what you guys are saying. The other user referenced research that says we should hold off on BP readings after exercise for thirty minutes. I pointed out that walking down a hallway shouldn't represent exercise, and if it does, there's a problem.

I didn't say anything about anything "excessive" or whether walking down a hallway elevates BP or HR. I said the point about waiting thirty minutes after exercise isn't relevant here because this isn't exercise.

[Wittgenstein's Ghost]

Originally Posted by phetaroi

Never mind.

I'm confused. You asked me what I considered excessive, but I'm talking about excercise. I didn't call anything excessive.

[Williepaws]

Originally Posted by Don in Austin

It will change compared to sitting still. How much depends on the individual.

and what they are walking to!

[Don in Austin]

Originally Posted by Wittgenstein's Ghost

Think through the logic on what you guys are saying. The other user referenced research that says we should hold off on BP readings after exercise for thirty minutes. I pointed out that walking down a hallway shouldn't represent exercise, and if it does, there's a problem.

I didn't say anything about anything "excessive" or whether walking down a hallway elevates BP or HR. I said the point about waiting thirty minutes after exercise isn't relevant here because this isn't exercise.

"Exercise is physical activity that enhances or maintains fitness and overall health." from some online dictionary." Walking is good for you. It often is recommended to take a certain number of steps per day. I would saying walking IS exercise. Unless you just had a knee replacement it is about as minimal as exercise can be but it IS exercise. Relative to going everywhere in an electric scooter it IS exercise.

[sanspeur]

Originally Posted by Wittgenstein's Ghost

One's heartrate shouldn't spike to exercise levels just from walking down a hallway after sitting in a waiting room.

It absolutely does increase though. My bp increases even by putting the bp cuff on. I wait five minutes after putting it on to take a reading.