Tone up your ticker with weight training

This Week's Tip Tone up your ticker with weight training When you're told that exercise improves your heart health, you probably think of cardio exercise, right? After all, ""cardio"" is short for ""cardiovascular"" exercise, named as such because it utilizes the cardiorespiratory system, which consists of your heart, lungs and blood vessels, which work together to supply oxygen and nutrients to all of your vital organs. But did you know that heart-pumping cardio isn't the only exercise that helps to keep your heart healthy? That's right, pumping iron in the gym can help your most important muscle in the body—your heart—pump better, too! The latest research shows that strength training doesn't just build strong muscles and bones; it offers big benefits for your ticker, too. That's why the American Heart Association (AHA) recommends it as a tool in maintaining heart health, preventing heart disease, and even helping those with heart disease to improve their condition. A Tone-Up for Your Muscles and Your Heart More Tips for a Healthy Heart   Heart Friendly Recipe Healthy Chicken Vegetable Casserole Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces! Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 6  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 320.6 Total Fat: 8.9 g Cholesterol: 51.8 mg Sodium: 175.3 mg Total Carbs: 36.1 g   Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g Protein: 27.9 g View full nutritional breakdown of Healthy Chicken Vegetable Casserole by ingredient     From Our Healthy Heart Community Any Name, Starting A - Z (Team Forum) NEW GAME: Two words... change one. (Team Forum) More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy