Originally Posted by
spelger
Everyone seems to bash this formula and I don't really know why. everywhere I read about this formula is pretty clear that it is an estimate only.
I suspect that it is more accurate for most that do not get regular exercise, unlike the majority on this forum.
I'm sure you could get an estimate for your blood pressure via a formula too, but would your doctor use that? No, they'd put a cuff on your arm and measure it.