4. There is a significant difference between blood pressure and pulse
Measuring both blood pressure and the pulse is essential for gauging your general health and looking for early signs of hypertension, but understanding the difference between the two concepts is also important. Blood pressure measures the amount of pressure moving through your blood vessels when your heart is beating and at rest. Pulse measures the number of beats per minute.
There is often a misunderstanding that a higher pulse can create higher blood pressure. During exercise, for instance, the blood vessels dilate to accommodate the higher pulse.
Therefore, there is no need to worry that exercise can increase pressure on your vessels. On the contrary, regular exercise can reduce blood pressure.