Cardio + Core = A Healthy Heart!

Hi everyone! It’s American Heart Health Month - important for ALL women. According to heart.org, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., causing a death every minute. The good news is that you can harness your heart health starting RIGHT NOW! Low-impact exercise and core moves are proven to help promote a healthy heart, so let’s get moving together to keep our cardiovascular systems healthy - try these suggestions to help promote circulation, reduce stress and support blood flow!

1) Low-impact cardio. Some of my favorite workouts are ones that get the heart pumping, but without a lot of stress on the joints. This is the type of exercise most anyone can do, whether you are just starting out or more experienced - think walking, yoga, Pilates, and swimming. These are wonderful ways you can increase your heart rate while minimizing strain on joints, making them ideal for long-term cardiovascular health. You can reduce your risk of heart disease and improve blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels when you do these! My Membership offers plenty of low-impact cardio options, from Pilates and yoga to my popular Walking Program! I am right there guiding you to a heart-healthier life!

2) Core-strengthening moves. It may not seem like it, but a strong core is vital to heart health! By strengthening your midsection you help to manage your weight, lower your blood pressure, and improve circulation. My Fit Over 50: New Year, New Abs offers core-focused workouts like Pilates and yoga - effective yet gentle ways to focus on building a strong core and banishing that unhealthy visceral belly fat. Added bonus: These gentle stretching moves also help to reduce stress and anxiety, which are linked to cardiovascular concerns.

3) Blood-flow support. You can also support blood flow and circulation through your diet. Dark leafy greens, omega-3 fatty acids, garlic, citrus fruits, and beets are all effective, heart-healthy ways to improve blood flow. You can also add BEETS+ to your drinks - I love this, it is a simple, tasty way to be just a little more heart healthy! Use code DENISEAUSTIN to save 45% off and start supporting your heart - naturally.

Now that you know the why and the how… let’s start putting it into action! I am here for you, and I know you can achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle! Join my Membership for all my low-impact cardio workouts, get my Fit Over 50: New Year, New Abs magazine for strong abs no matter your age, and add BEETS+ (available in a drink powder OR gummies) to your diet. Your heart is worth it!