We all love getting those huge heart boxes filled with more chocolates than you ever need on Valentine’s Day. But, maybe this year you should think about your real heart. Heart health may not be on the top of your list for romantic conversation starters, but avoiding the subject can lead to some seriously unromantic situations. When there is someone in your life you love and want to stick around for, give them the gift of taking care of your heart now and into the future.
There are steps you can take right now to make your heart healthy. Get up. Get in some exercise with our fitness equipment Rochester NY. No one is saying you need to run a marathon by spring. But, you can start getting in 2 hours of exercise a week and make your heart healthier.
What you put in your mouth also affects your heart health. Put down the sugary drinks (sodas, energy drinks, even those flavored water drinks filled with sugar). Eat more fruits and vegetables, and whole grains. If you eat more of these things rather than meat, processed, or other highly saturated fats and salty foods, you will be helping your heart. This can help get your blood pressure and cholesterol under control.
Yes, your weight does need to be under control. You should get an accurate reading of your body mass index and realize where you stand. If you change the eating habits and begin regular exercise using fitness equipment Rochester NY, you might be surprised at how fast that BMI can melt into a healthy range.
When it is all said and done, your heart health matters to so many people in your life. While genetics plays a role, your actions and how you treat yourself matters more. Now is the time to take control and give a gift of heart health to those you love.