Can Training make your blood pressure go up

Hi all, I have began weight training to improve my body shape,I also take my dog for long walks so that I burn calories..
I am now up to35/40 kilo Bench press and use Db, between 7/10/14/ kilos for various body parts. ie pressing, decline pressing flys, shoulders etc.......
I had to go to the doctors for routine visits to be told my blood pressure had gone up slightly......
I thought training and losing weight would not do this...Can anyone help?#Cheers.

Heavy resistance training will increase bp quite dramatically during actual workload. This is normal. Standard training/cardio in itself should not increase your resting bp however.

BP readings are never identical and will vary from time to time due to a multitude of factors such as stimulant intake (coffee etc), workload stresses, rushing around, or simply white coat syndrome.

You need regular checks to establish a pattern before a) becoming concerned, and b) looking to treat if necessary.

Thanks for the reply PartyBoy, Interesting to know....
I suppose my body will be shocking itself because I am actually training now after 5years of doing nothing..Not even walking..although after saying that My job is quite physical, X

Every time i went docs and checked that, mine would be through the roof, mainly because i would panic and get anxious. Its quite normal. I was worried still though so I got one of them home testers, very good. Was about £50 i think and i started checking it more often to see if it was in the normal range in the morning (when you should check) and it was. I'd advise you get one.

Hey I already have one in the back of the cupboard.....Cheers will have a go myself.