HEALTH & WELLNESS SWEATATHON raises funds for new AED

A lot of people think they need or should go to the gym for aesthetic purposes such as losing weight, clothes fitting better, more muscle definition etc., but there are so many reasons that are far more important to your long-term health.

A healthy heart is central to overall good health and well-being. Starting or restarting a healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke.

Shelley Gaudet (to the right) with Renee McCool, who is buying Shelley’s fitness studio as of July 1st . Shelley plans to operate her nutrition business –LEAN IN Nutrition, out of McCool’s studio. The two women led a SWEATATHON last weekend.

Photos provided by Shelley Gaudet

You are never too old or too young to start taking care of your heart. True, the younger you begin, the longer you can reap the benefits, but swapping good habits for bad to promote good health can make a huge difference to the quality of your life as you age!

Choosing healthier foods and exercising are two of the best ways to contribute to good heart health. Other factors that impact your health include smoking, obesity, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure & a history of heart disease in your family

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