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Over 60% of adults over 65 have high blood pressure… but this one exercise can help.

In this video, Nathan — your occupational therapist and lead therapist for Skills and Wellness — walks you through a simple 2-minute wall squat routine backed by a 2023 study published in Frontiers in Physiology.

📉 What you’ll learn:
• How wall squats can lower blood pressure by up to 10 points
• A true story of a 72-year-old woman who dropped her BP from 150/90 to 130/80
• Beginner-friendly modifications if you can’t do wall squats yet

🔍 Research shows that 2 minutes, 3x a week for 4 weeks can reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 20%.

✅ This routine is safe, low-impact, and doesn’t require equipment.

🔁 Follow along. Comment “stressfree” if you’re doing it with me.

💬 SHARE this video with someone who can’t do intense workouts but needs to protect their heart.

— Nathan, OT
Skills and Wellness

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – High Blood Pressure Is More Common Than You Think
0:27 – This Move Lowers Heart Risk by 20%
0:59 – What Makes Wall Squats So Powerful?
1:27 – What Are Isometric Exercises?
1:43 – The 2023 Study That Shocked Doctors
2:20 – Meet Margaret: 72 Years Old and Scared of a Stroke
2:52 – Her Blood Pressure Dropped in Just 4 Weeks
3:08 – Why Wall Squats Work So Well for Heart Health
3:44 – How to Do the Wall Squat (Follow Along)
5:13 – How Long to Hold and Rest Between Sets
6:02 – Breathing Tips: Don't Hold Your Breath!
6:40 – Bonus: Wall Squats with One Leg
7:52 – Attendance Check: Comment “Stressfree”
8:50 – Can’t Do Wall Squats? Try This Chair Version
10:11 – Final Modification for Absolute Beginners
11:18 – Recap: Lower Your Risk with Just 2 Minutes, 3x a Week
11:49 – Share This with Someone Who Has High Blood Pressure
12:20 – Final Tip: Be Consistent and Talk to Your Doctor

📌 #HeartHealth #BloodPressureExercise #WallSquats #LowerBloodPressureNaturally #SkillsAndWellness #LegStrength #SeniorFitness #HypertensionRelief #StrokePrevention
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Disclaimer:
This video should not replace the necessity of visiting your doctor or getting your occupational therapy session done. Please consult your primary care physician before doing any of this. The video is for educational purposes only.

By performing any fitness exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. Skills and wellness will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our fitness program.

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