Table 3.

Preparticipation stratification of patients when managing hypertension with physical activity²⁴

	Medical status	Preparticipation screening and physical activity advice
1	Asymptomatic, low CVD risk and BP <140/90 mmHg	Routine evaluation and self-directed physical activity
2	Asymptomatic, low CVD risk and hypertensive ≥140/90 mmHg	Routine evaluation and begin with moderate intensity exercise (<60% heart rate reserve)
3	Asymptomatic, high CVD risk and hypertensive ≥140/90 mmHg	Symptomatic exercise testing prior to start (for example, ECG exercise test)
4	Symptomatic CVD	Medical supervision during exercise initially

BP, blood pressure; ECG, electrocardiogram