Yes. I had some heart issues and took 12 weeks of cardiac rehab. They instructed me not to do heavy exertion, but 20 minutes on a bike and 10-15 minutes on a treadmill. I’d like to do some light weights too to tone better. But I can’t do situps or crunches or the like, due to the BP meds those activities make me incredibly dizzy. However, in the last 2 years I’ve done almost none. I know I need to do more. I’ve got a bad case of covid-lazy or something. I would like to swim but public pools have been closed.
My blood numbers are all very good but I do take some meds. They keep me on the low side of normal range; perhaps more exercise will improve them and I can cut back on some of the meds. A1c/glucose numbers were never an issue, just the ole ticker.
Very Important rule regarding exercise:
NEVER OVER EXERT.
I had to cut down my time on treadmill from 25 min to 20 min and also slower speed to avoid leg cramps in bed early morning. Must listen to your body and pay attention to any signs of discomfort.
Next important rule regarding exercise:
Regular exercise much more beneficial than hard exercise occasionally, when one is over age 60.
Wish you the best health.
On issue of blood pressure....
As we get older, it is perfectly normal for arteries and veins to be less elastic than a teenager. Less flexible arteries means blood pressure will be naturally a bit higher.
If one exercises regularly, it is the best way in my opinion to avoid building of sludge/plaque in arteries. Very difficult for plaque to form if blood is made to move fast regularly. In my own case, I had chest pains after eating a good meal in my late 50’s. Now at age 81 I can eat a prime rib dinner and not even a hint of pain. What changed? I am convinced the regular exercise created new arteries in heart. My resting heart rate is now lower 60’s. In my 50’s age it was about 75.