I just went to see the doctor last week for my annual check-up.
Everything was good, but my LDL was borderline, and I was advised to lose a bit of weight.
We had a chat about high blood pressure (BP), and here are some key points:

1. The youngest high BP case he has seen was as young as 9 years old. The child wasn’t obese, so it could be genetic.
2. Coffee can cause a temporary spike in BP due to caffeine.
3. Lack of sleep and stress also play a role.
4. If you are obese, the best thing you can do is get to a normal/healthy BMI first.
5. Diet (eating right) is more important than exercise.
6. Leisure walking is better than running especially for obese people.
7. Weight/Bodyweight training is better than HIIT or cardio.
8. Unless you have a specific fitness goal, points 5,6 and 7 are enough to maintain your health.

Stay fit and healthy /ktard~