Blood Pressure Tracker
Log your readings and watch trends over time. Data is saved locally in your browser only—nothing is sent to a server. Pair this tracker with the insights in Lifting Safely With High Blood Pressure.
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Understanding the Categories
The American Heart Association defines blood pressure categories using both systolic (top number, the pressure as the heart contracts) and diastolic (bottom number, the pressure between beats). A reading falls into a category based on whichever number is higher. Normal is under 120/80. Elevated is 120 to 129 systolic with diastolic under 80. Stage 1 hypertension is 130 to 139 systolic or 80 to 89 diastolic. Stage 2 is 140 or higher systolic, or 90 or higher diastolic. A reading at or above 180/120 is considered a hypertensive crisis and warrants immediate medical attention if it persists.
For lifters, post-workout readings will often be elevated for 30 to 60 minutes following heavy training—this is normal and not a cause for concern in healthy individuals. The most useful single measurement is a morning reading taken before caffeine, food, or training, with the cuff on a bare upper arm and the back supported. Take two readings a minute apart and use the average. Do this on most days for a week to establish a baseline before drawing any conclusions.
When to See a Doctor
Anyone with consistent readings above 130/80 should discuss the trend with a physician—lifestyle, training, medications, and individual context all factor in. This tracker is designed to help you organize the data your doctor will want to see, not to replace medical advice. If you have a reading at or above 180/120, especially with chest pain, shortness of breath, severe headache, or visual changes, seek emergency care.
For more on training intelligently with hypertension, including medication considerations and exercise selection, read the companion article Lifting Safely With High Blood Pressure.