What is the level of risk for hypertensive clients

Hello Debbie,

when you work with a client with hypertension, a physician’s approval is required. You need to understand the medications and the possible impact they have on your exercise recommendations.

Clients with well-managed hypertension and no other issues are at very low risk for any exercise program. I tend to avoid isometric contractions for anybody with hypertension.

Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com

Hello Debbie De Raad,
This risk level can be low to high depending on other risk factors present or not. Hypertensive adds one point. The Risk Stratification Process is explained by ACSM Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription.
Take care,
Natalie aka NAPS 2 B Fit.

I agree with the Karin and Natalie.

I suggest you read ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. Every fitness instructor should own, read, and refer to a copy on a regular basis.

Good answers. Just be sure to have your stethoscope and monitor rhythms before, during and post-exercise. Take care.