Im a 23yr old male, 6'2" 193 lbs. When I first discovered that I had higher then normal blood pressure it was reading about 140 / 88. Here is my strange dilemma; when I would add cardio activities to my exercise program (mostly just strength training prior to this) I would receive a huge benefit in BP reduction for about the first week. My blood pressure would get down to about 122 / 77, after about a week though my blood pressure goes right back up to 140/88 - this is with me sticking to the same exercise program. At this point I get frustrated and stop the cardio program and then end up picking it up again in the future with the same effects. This has been going on for about a year now.

This is an unfortunate event because I DO feel the difference in my blood pressure. When Im around the 140/88 range I feel slightly light headed, hands and feet tingle a bit, not able to get a good nights rest and I have no energy. Whenever I do get my BP down I feel fantastic. I would really like to keep my BP low using exercise but Im not sure why I have inconsistent results. If anyone has any experience, explanations or advise to give it would be must appreciated. Thank you.