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Heart to Heart!
Keep your heart muscles strong and healthy this February and all year long with exercise and proper nutrition.
Research shows that even a little exercise will strengthen the heart and make you feel better.
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Fit,Fit, Hooray!
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Begin with a slow but progressive program—try 5-10 minutes on a comfortable, seated and back supported Bike or Nustep in the Fitness Center. Your heart and muscles will adapt and soon you can progress to 15 minutes, then 20 and more. Beginners should pace themselves over several weeks to build up to the recommended 30 minutes of exercise five times per week. For athletes wanting to improve Cardio endurance, interval training is just the ticket. Physical activity benefits emotional and mental health in addition to stronger muscles. Your body produces endorphins when you exercise and these endorphins interact with receptors in your brain that trigger a feel good response and reduce perceptions of pain. Ohm! Facilitate a feeling of heartfelt peace and love by practicing Yoga, Tai Chi and Meditation. Correct your posture to allow the heart and lungs to function effectively. Yoga opens the heart chakras and will facilitate compassion and better connections with others. Many rehab centers are now teaching Yoga, Tai Chi, relaxation breathing and meditation programs to reduce stress and high blood pressure. Get heart healthy, Wycliffe! Love yourself and others with your amazing heart! Think Well, Live Well and Be Well. XO 22
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Monday 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m Wednesday 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Get Laced up! Fitness Heart Walk Friday, February 10 8:30 a.m.
Doc Talk: Heart Healthy! Monday, February 27 4:00 p.m.
Wellness Fair Tuesday, March 21 1:00 p.m.