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Hi Thomas,   It is great that you have been monitoring your blood pressure for some time.  Staying on top of your numbers means you can correct any negative changes immediately.  So, great job!   Blood pressure should be checked every two years after the age of 21, annual checks after age 50, more frequent checks if you have risk factors.  Luckily it is fast, easy, and painless.   Risk Factors Include:   Age - Men >45 yo, Women after menopause   Gender - Women taking birth control pills or pregnant or after menopause   Race - African-American Family history - parent or close blood relative diagnosed with high blood pressure   Excess weight - BMI ≥30.0   Inactive   Smoker   Stressed - turn to alcohol, cigarettes, food to cope   High Sodium Intake   Low Potassium Intake   Medications - speak with you MD if you take any medications   It is easiest to treat high blood pressure if you catch the gradual increase early on.  If you have a family history of heart disease or stroke, all the more reason to pay attention.   Ideally, monitor your blood pressure at the same time everyday.    Blood pressure rises during most activities.  You should expect a higher blood pressure during a long bike ride.  If your heart is in great condition, it may be a slight increase.   From the information I have, I would say you are monitoring your blood pressure more than necessary.  Consult with your MD to determine times of day that would be best.  Possibly once in the morning and once at night.  If you are on blood pressure medications or recently changed prescriptions/dose, more frequent monitoring is warranted.    Check out this article - Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Recommended - for more information.  The article recommends consulting with your MD to determine best time of day for you to monitor your bp.  It also states daily monitoring is not needed, but several times a week is good.   Two additional articles you may be interested in:   Exercise can lower blood pressure   Low blood pressure after exercise   All the best,   Lisa Nelson, RD, LN Lower Cholesterol, Control Blood Pressure, Lose Weight