The 80% Opportunity. Eighty percent of heart disease is preventable by what we eat, how we move, the way we live. We believe by taking several small steps over time, we create a remarkable finish. 

Each month we share a small challenge to help you take another step toward living your best, healthiest life.

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I WILL: Pump Some Iron

Lifting weights is a big part of getting fit and staying fit. The combination of aerobic and resistance exercise helps you feel stronger, increases your stamina, and improves your flexibility and balance. When added to your aerobic routine just three times a week lifting weights can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.

Start Small: Get two hand weights. Start small with 5 or 10 pound weights. Follow this video from certified personal trainer, Christine, for a great introduction to resistance training. Do this workout twice a week along with a 20-minute aerobic activity twice a week (walking, running, hiking, cycling, etc.).

Finish Remarkable: Expand on your training! Add another resistance training day each week, try another workout routine, or even increase your hand weights by 5 pounds. You can find more workouts from Christine with our Movement Monday video series: a new video is shared each week on our website calendar and on Facebook. Don’t forget to keep up with aerobic activity at least twice each week too! The best combination for optimal heart health.