Sunday, August 12, 2012

Get Your Heart Pumping!


Anytime you begin exercising, whether you hit the gym, jog, lift weights, or go for a power walk... your body starts getting healthier! And when you do cardio or aerobic exercise you are specifically elevating your heart rate which helps reduce the risk of heart disease. (Youʼre also lowering that nasty, bad cholesterol, creating leaner muscles--which helps your body burn fat, your toning and conditioning, reliving stress and elevating your mood!)


To get a healthy heart you should exercise for about a total of 3-4 hours a week at a moderate intensity, or you can do at least 3 hours at a higher intensity to achieve similar benefits.
You donʼt have to go nuts, but try to push yourself. During your routine up the intensity for one minute intervals every 5-10 minutes, dig deep and see what youʼre made of!
Youʼd be surprised what our bodies are capable of, and there is no better high than the “runners” high (and you donʼt have to run to get...just push yourself!)
If you canʼt find time for a 30 - 60 minute session, you can still get heart healthy benefits by grabbing a few short exercise bursts...10 minutes here...15 minutes there...it all adds up and it all counts!
Exercising - - - physical fitness, will keep you healthy for many years to come.
So get your heart pumping today. Walk, jog, run, bike, swim, dance, play...
MOVE!

NOTE: Always check with your practitioner before beginning any new exercise routine.


Be Your Healthy Best,
Laura

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