Evaluation of Hypertensive Patient Starting Exercise Program

• have a history of coronary artery disease or other significant comorbid condition?

• have a secondary hypertension ?

• deconditioned?

• had recent surgery or injury?

• have a solitary kidney or other condition in which injury may have serious implications?

• overweight?

• eat a diet high in salt and fat?

• taking a drug that may impact tolerance of temperature extremes?

• taking a drug that may impact blood glucose levels?

• taking a drug that can cause dehydration?

• take a drug that can cause an electrolyte imbalance?

• take a drug that requires a longer cool down phase?

• have a history of hypotensive or syncopal episodes?

• have a history of hypoglycemia?

• have asthma?

• have a history of seizures?

• have a cardiac arrhythmia?

• require acclimatization?

• use alcohol and/or caffeine excessively?

• use nicotine?

• use of illicit drugs or stimulants?

Degree of hypertension