If a patient’s blood pressure rises after a workout, it may be due to the fact that the patient’s blood pressure was measured just after the activity, which is relatively higher than if the blood pressure was measured at rest. It is best to measure the blood pressure 5-10 minutes after the activity, which is more reliable. In addition, some patients may believe that they are currently working out and do not combine this with a controlled diet, such as a high-fat, high-salt diet, which can also lead to further increases in blood pressure. Although weight loss and exercise can help lower blood pressure, not all patients are likely to be able to control their blood pressure within the standard range after weight loss, exercise and fitness.