Understanding Blood Pressure Readings and What They Mean for Heart Health

February is American Heart Month—a time to focus on heart health and take actionable steps toward long-term wellness. One of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular risk is blood pressure, and understanding how to measure, interpret, and track it can be life-saving. Coupling that with a Victory Health & Wellness (VHW) InBody Scan gives you a more complete picture of your heart health and metabolic risk.

Why Blood Pressure Matters

Blood pressure reflects how much force your blood exerts against artery walls as your heart pumps. It’s recorded as two numbers:

• Systolic (top number): pressure when the heart contracts.

• Diastolic (bottom number): pressure when the heart relaxes between beats.
  Normal blood pressure is generally considered below 120/80 mm Hg for most adults. Readings consistently above this level can mean elevated blood pressure or hypertension, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other health issues. (www.heart.org)

Monitoring blood pressure at home can offer a more complete view than occasional measurements at a doctor’s office, as measurements can vary with environment, stress, caffeine, and other factors. (InBody USA)

Getting Accurate Home Blood Pressure Readings

To check your blood pressure reliably at home:

• Use an upper-arm cuff monitor and follow device instructions.

• Sit upright with feet flat on the floor and arm at heart level.

• Avoid caffeine, tobacco, and exercise at least 30 minutes before testing.

• Take readings at the same times each day and keep a log of results to track trends over time.

Regular tracking helps reveal patterns that a single snapshot can’t show, and it’s valuable data to bring to your healthcare provider.

How InBody Scans Complement Blood Pressure Monitoring

An InBody Scan goes beyond blood pressure by showing key body composition markers that influence heart health:

• Visceral fat level – linked to higher cardiovascular and metabolic risk

• Lean muscle mass – important for metabolic and functional health

• Body fat percentage and total body water – which influence systemic inflammation and cardiovascular strain

• Basal metabolic rate (BMR) – helps guide nutrition and exercise planning

While blood pressure reflects cardiovascular strain at the moment, body composition gives context on underlying cardiometabolic health.

American Heart Month Special – InBody Scan Pricing

💓 Celebrate Heart Health with VHW
This February, we’re offering special pricing on VHW InBody Scans, so you can pair your blood pressure insights with precise body composition data.

Special Pricing: $50.00 (Use Coupon Code HEART at checkout)
Regular Price: $75.00

This makes it easy to:
✔ Assess your cardiometabolic profile
✔ Track progress over time
✔ Build personalized nutrition and exercise plans with a Health Coach
✔ Improve risk factors that contribute to hypertension and heart disease

Heart Health Is a Journey — Let’s Start with Data

Understanding your blood pressure and body composition gives you clarity and direction. Whether you’re:

• Working to prevent heart disease

• Managing hypertension

• Pursuing weight loss and metabolic health

• Improving fitness and strength

Your VHW InBody Scan is a powerful first step—and February is the perfect time to act.

📅 Spaces are limited. Book your InBody Scan today and take control of your heart health for good.