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Tracking Your Steps

Posted on September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 by Ann

Why Tracking Your Steps Helps Your Heart: When it comes to heart health, small, consistent habits often have the biggest impact. One of the easiest ways to stay active and accountable each day is by tracking your steps. Whether you use a basic pedometer or a high-tech fitness tracker, monitoring your movement can help you…

Small Steps, Big Impact

Posted on May 5, 2025June 21, 2025 by Ann

With heart health, every small step makes a big impact. You don’t have to block off an hour at the gym or run miles each day to take care of your heart. In fact, fitting small bursts of movement into your daily routine can add up in a big way. Modern life often keeps us…

Taking the Stairs

Posted on April 30, 2025June 21, 2025 by Ann

  A simple way to strengthen your heart by taking the stairs.  For improving heart health, small changes in your daily routine can lead to big results. One of the simplest yet most effective habits you can build is taking the stairs. Whether you’re climbing a few flights at work or making a dedicated effort…

Finding Exercises You Enjoy

Posted on April 4, 2025June 29, 2025 by Ann

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your heart health, but let’s be honest—if you don’t enjoy your workout, you won’t stick with it. The key to long-term success is finding activities that you actually look forward to doing. Whether it’s a structured exercise program, a social class, or something…

Simple Ways to Sneak in Extra Walking for Heart Health

Posted on January 14, 2025September 1, 2025 by Ann

Walking is one of the easiest and most effective forms of exercise, and the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. (Check out what they recommend here.) This recommendation isn’t arbitrary—it’s backed by research showing that regular movement improves cardiovascular function, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the…

Walking to Better Health

Posted on January 4, 2025May 17, 2025 by Ann

Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of physical activity, offering significant health benefits for people of all ages. Regular walking improves cardiovascular health by enhancing blood circulation, reducing blood pressure, and strengthening the heart. It is a low-impact exercise that helps maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of obesity…

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