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
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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!
HIIT Workout #1
- At January 26, 2024
- By Holly Gish
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Are you ready for a HIIT? Maximize the benefits with interval training, even if you only have a few minutes to workout. Try for 5 minutes, or push yourself for all 20!
GET BACK ON TRACK!
The holidays are over, but your diet doesn’t have to be! Here are some tips to GET BACK ON TRACK!
Complete 12 Days of Fitness
- At December 27, 2023
- By Holly Gish
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Now that the 12 Days of Fitness are complete, we’ve put them all together in a 12 Days of Fitness complete routine! It’s time to kick it up to high gear and stay strong through 2024.
** Challenge: Try to get at least 3 workouts in before the new year! **
