Train for Life

Category: Heart Health

  • Wellness Wednesday

    We’re in the midst of Heart Awareness Month, and what better time to share information about the differences between Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack. I’ve maintained a CPR/AED Certification with the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Safety Training Institute (ASTI) since 2009. This infographic is a valuable refresher to my previous learnings, and I…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Movement is medicine for the body, mind, and soul. 4 Tips How to Move, on two feet: Time it right: Try walking at a brisk pace of 120 steps per minute (two steps per second), which links our footsteps to our heartbeats and adds a small but significant increase in blood flow to our brains, contributing…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Time to get up and get moving, big or small! Reach BINGO, and win pride and feel amazing! Stack your own workouts based on fitness level, desire, and time. (5) 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60-minute workouts of varying types:  Cardiovascular, Strength, and Flexibility. Add variety and gradually increase time as you feel stronger!   Share…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    First Steps to Health Restoration by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM)

  • Wellness Wednesday

    Part 4 of 4 recipes for your juicer to keep you healthy and strong, inside and out!

  • Workout Wednesday

    You are never too old to start exercising. Top Peloton instructors share tips about exercising safely and effectively at each decade.    

  • Workout Wednesday

    7-Minute Mood Boost Workout Do you only have 10 minutes to exercise? Do you need a quick movement break? Avoid the “3PM slump” and rush for caffeine! Get up, hit the timer, and move your body through each of these exercises! Ready… Set…  Go! Warm up with a few dynamic stretches and movements such as, arm…

  • Workout Wednesday

    How will you move your body today? What physical activity brings you joy and happiness? Make it FUN. Smile and feel good.

  • Workout Wednesday

    4 Tips to Stay Active and Exercise at Home Founder of Mercola.com, osteopathic physician, and best-selling author, Dr. Joseph Mercola suggests four simple and easy ways to exercise at home. Just a little bit of exercise each day can lower heart disease risk, boost immunity, and improve mental health! Focus on moving throughout the day…

  • Workout Wednesday

    When I think of the numbers, 2020, “perfect vision”  first comes to mind… But, the year, 2020, has been far from “perfect”… It is a crazy time! With more people working from home, changing their lifestyles, and starting to embrace imperfection, virtual workouts are on the rise. Aaptiv is a leading provider of premium digital health and wellness…