People with hypertension can undertake light exercise: expert 7th May 2021 Illustration. (ANTARA/HO) Jakarta (ANTARA) - People with hypertension can perform light exercises to prevent potential blood pressure-related and other health problems, sports medicine specialist from the Association of Sports Medicine Specialists (PDSKO), Dr. Michael Triangto, SpKO, has advised. "Brisk walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming are some types of exercise that can be carried out to help control or lower high blood pressure,” Triangto said in an official statement on Friday. There are several types of exercise that can help maintain heart health and blood pressure, he added. However, if an exercise is forced, and performed without adjusting the body's abilities, it can potentially raise blood pressure, cause health problems, and even death, he cautioned.