Exercise and a Healthy Heart – Health Spotlight
LifeSpan continues to be a proud partner with The Heart Truth, a national campaign promoting awareness of heart disease among women. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, “Physical inactivity is an established independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death and disability among U.S. adults.” Physical inactivity doubles the risk of developing heart disease, and triples the risk of developing hypertension.
Regular, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps prevent heart and blood vessel disease. According to the latest joint American Heart Association/American College of Sports Medicine guidelines on physical activity, all healthy adults ages 18-65 should be getting at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity five days of the week. The more vigorous the activity, the greater the benefits. However, even moderate-intensity activities help if done regularly and long term. Physical activity can help control blood cholesterol, diabetes and obesity, as well as help lower blood pressure in some people. Whether it’s included in a structured exercise program or part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up to a healthier heart.
Download the heart disease fact sheet and heart disease risk assessment provided by The Heart Truth, and share this valuable information with your customers.
LifeSpan Heart Healthy Product Features:
Physical activity can reduce the risk of developing several chronic diseases, including heart disease. Here are some features in LifeSpan products that will encourage you to be physically active and use your heart wisely:
- Fitness Equipment — Use the contact heart rate sensors on LifeSpan fitness equipment to monitor your heart rate as you work out, and Heart Rate Control programs that will help you use your heart rate effectively as you exercise
- Heart Rate Ring — Conveniently monitor your heart rate throughout the day with this heart rate ring
- Blood Pressure Monitor — Take your blood pressure then upload your results to your own personal online health and fitness account
- LifeSpan Fitness Club — Track your heart rate and blood pressure over time using this comprehensive yet simple-to-use online health and fitness management program
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