Monitoring your Blood Pressure
Get help monitoring blood pressure from home with a YMCA health coach. Meet one-on-one for coaching and help to lower blood pressure and change health habits.
The YMCA's Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring program is a way for participants to work with healthy heart ambassadors and self-monitor their blood pressure. The program goal is to reduce blood pressure, increase awareness of triggers that elevate blood pressure and develop healthier eating habits.
Participants will record their blood pressure readings using an easy-to-use, self-selecting tracking tool. The YMCA will provide options for participants who may need a home blood pressure monitor.
Heart Healthy Ambassadors will train participants in using blood pressure cuffs and provide ongoing support.
This self-guided program is four months long, with participants beginning in January, May and September. Participants measure their blood pressure twice a month, attend two personalized consultations per month and attend monthly nutrition education seminars.
Cost
$30 per month
Blood Pressure Self Monitoring FAQs
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Yes, and the YMCA can support you. We offer free nutritional seminars focused on the DASH eating plan. The DASH plan is a proven medical approach to using a lower-sodium diet to improve your blood pressure.
Yes, and when you sign up for the Y Health Blood Pressure Self Monitoring program, your coach can recommend workout plans that fit your lifestyle.
Some health insurance organizations may cover all or part of the Y Health Blood Pressure Self Monitoring program.
Please contact your insurance company to see whether your benefits will cover all or part of a YMCA membership and/or programs.