Most people with high blood pressure should be able to increase their physical activity levels quite safely.
If your blood pressure is very high, you should not start any new activity without consulting your doctor.
The table below gives a general idea of what levels you need to be concerned about, but bear in mind that every person is different, and your doctor or nurse may decide differently.

Blood pressure level	General ability to be more active
Below 90/60	You may have low blood pressure, speak to your doctor or nurse before starting any new exercise
90/60-140/90	It is safe to be more active, and it will help to keep your blood pressure in this ideal blood pressure range
140/90 – 179/99	It should be safe to start increasing your physical activity to help lower your high blood pressure
180/100 – 199/109	Speak to your doctor or nurse before starting any new exercise
200/110 or above	Do not start any new activity – speak to your doctor or nurse