According to the American Heart Association, cardiac disease remains the number 1 killer of women in the United States - more than all the cancers combined. Even if you are fit and healthy, heart health will one day become an important concern and accruing evidencde suggests that pre-menopausal risk factors dictate post-menopausal outcomes.
Lifestyle factors play an important part so keeping fit through diet and exercise is key. But researchers have long believed that your genetic risk of cardiovascular disease is one of the best predictors of future heart health. It doesn't mean you're destined to get heart disease, but it is a risk factor. Studies showed that young women with a family history of heart disease had more risk factors, but were also less likely to make lifestyle changes to improve heart health.
Get off the diet rollercoaster. While you need to keep your weight in check, weight cycling increases your risk of heart disease. In one study a voluntary weight loss of 10 pounds at least three times in your life was associated with a seven percent decrease in good cholesterol. Changes in metabolism may affect the heart.
Train your heart. Interval training workouts are one of the best ways to boost heart health. My time saver metabolism booster or calorie/fat blaster cardio workouts take between 30-45 minutes, and pack a powerful aerobic punch.
Contact me at robin@yourlifeinorder.com or robin@lifefitnesswithrobin.com to find out how.
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