HIIT Program #3
- At February 09, 2024
- By Holly Gish
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Reap the benefits of interval training and make your workout a HIIT! Our third interval program keeps you moving while while strengthening your core, legs, and balance. Put on grab a t-shirt and shorts, lace up those sneakers, and let’s get moving!
Healthy Heart Tip #1: Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure results from stiff, inflexible arteries. Exercise boosts blood circulation by up to 25%, encouraging blood vessels to expand slightly and become more flexible. |
Nitric oxide is also produced which relaxes and widens blood vessels.
Both aerobic and strength training can lower blood pressure. Those with over 130/80 mmHg can see between 5 and 7 points in systolic pressure, which is similar to the reduction people experience from taking a blood pressure drug!
Recipe of the Week: Moroccan Lentil Stew
- At February 05, 2024
- By Holly Gish
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Heart healthy and full of fiber, this stew recipe from Vanilla and Bean will keep you full and warm when the weather gets cold. Make a batch and freeze it for quick lunch and dinner options!
HIIT Program #2
- At February 02, 2024
- By Holly Gish
- In Exercise of the Week, Videos
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Are you ready for a HIIT? Try this second HIIT program for some awesome interval training benefits. Stick with it for a single circuit or replay for as many as you can do!
Getting the Diet Back on Track Tip #17: Cook!
Cooking nutritious foods is a great way to get in touch with the foods you eat and break the chain of unhealthy eating habits. You may be surprised just how fun, rewarding, and delicious healthy can be!
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or our Blog for the healthy Recipe of the Week, posted at the beginning of each week. Here are some great ideas to get you started, from A Couple Cooks: