Seven Mile Beach

Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, yet most of us don’t consider ourselves at risk. Keep these basic numbers in mind for heart health:

• Keep blood pressure below 120/80
• Keep LDL cholesterol lower than 160
• Maintain a body-mass index of under 25

Cardio workouts don’t have to be boring trudges on a treadmill. In the glorious Cayman Islands, take advantage of year round sunshine and get moving outdoors. Every minute of cardio counts, so even if ten minutes is all the time you have, go for it! Break a sweat with any of these activities:

• A brisk walk on pristine Seven Mile Beach
• A jog along South Sound
• Roller Blading behind Grand Harbour
• Bike riding in East End or Bodden Town
• Sea Kayaking
• Swimming in the Caribbean Sea
• Jumping Rope 

If strength training is your goal and you can’t bear to be indoors, it’s easy to do a total body workout in the privacy of your own back yard. All you need is a towel and a bottle of water. Start with some stretches, and then work through some old fashioned boot camp exercises: push ups, walking lunges, squats, sit ups, dips and jumping jacks. If you need guidance or inspiration, search the internet for free videos and fresh ideas.

Whatever exercise you choose, get there and enjoy it! Learn more about heart health at www.GoRedForWomen.com

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