How much exercise do you really need to protect your heart?

This Week's Tip How much exercise do you really need to protect your heart? Pop quiz: Can you name the most important muscle in your body? Nope, it's not your abs, hamstrings or triceps. It's your heart! And just as you can exercise to build strength in your skeletal muscles, you can—and should—also train your heart to become stronger, healthier and more efficient at doing its job. The right workout plan is like strength training for your heart, which helps it pump more blood with less effort. But what is the right workout plan for a healthy heart? How much exercise—and what types—do you really need? SparkPeople's Heart Smart Workout Plans Have the Answer » More Tips for Heart Health » Heart Friendly Recipe Grilled Perch with Citrus Salsa Citrus and cilantro dress up grilled fish. Get the Recipe See More Healthy Heart Recipes » Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 4  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 240.6 Total Fat: 8.4 g Cholesterol: 130.3 mg Sodium: 184.3 mg Total Carbs: 12.8 g   Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g Protein: 29.1 g View full nutritional breakdown of Grilled Perch with Citrus Salsa by ingredient Join the movement by clicking the link below to earn your SparkPoints, or connecting with SparkPeople in one of these other ways: UNSUBSCRIBE © 2017 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails