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A Heart-Healthy You: Tips, Classes, and Services to Boost Your Heart Health for American Hearth Month
A Heart-Healthy You: Tips, Classes, and Services to Boost Your Heart Health for American Hearth Month

February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to remind ourselves of how important heart health is! Your heart works hard for you. Every second of every day, it keeps you moving, lifting, playing, and living. But did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women? In fact, about 1 in every 5 deaths in the United States is caused by heart disease! 

Luckily, heart disease is largely preventable with the right habits. Exercise, nutrition, stress management, and recovery all play a huge role in keeping your heart strong, and you can start building heart-healthy habits into your lifestyle no matter where you are in your health and fitness journey. 

Whether you’re a cardio junkie, a healthy food nut, or just a reformed couch potato looking to improve your health, there are tons of ways to work towards a healthier heart.

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Love & Lunges: Fun Partner Workouts to Try this February
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Love & Lunges: Fun Partner Workouts to Try this February
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February is the month of love, and while chocolates and roses are great, the best way to show your love might just be by sweating it out at the gym side by side. Working out with your partner isn’t just a great way to spend time together—it can actually make you both happier and healthier. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that couples who exercise together are more successful in reaching their health goals. Even better? They experience improved moods during their workouts, feel happier throughout the day, and report higher levels of relationship satisfaction. (That’s right—doing burpees together might actually bring you closer. Who knew?)

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4 Major Ways Personal Training Helps You Crush Your Goals (Plus 4 Ways You Might Not Have Thought Of)
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4 Major Ways Personal Training Helps You Crush Your Goals (Plus 4 Ways You Might Not Have Thought Of)
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Discover how personal training can help you crush your fitness goals with tailored workouts, expert guidance, and surprising perks you might not expect. Find your perfect fitness partner today!

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National Fitness Month: Finding Your Fitness Community

Join us in celebrating National Fitness Month with our weekly blogs focused on building a fitness community! Discover the science-backed benefits of exercising with friends, find your fitness squad at Western, and learn 6 ways to connect with like-minded individuals. From group fitness classes to social events, we've got you covered in fostering positive connections for a healthier, happier you. Let's crush those fitness goals together!

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