Exercise and the Heart

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Exercise and the Heart
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Clients seek out the services of a personal
trainer for many different reasons.
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Some would like to lose weight, others to improve
fitness for their sport, and still others simply
to look good in a bikini. 
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Exercise and the Heart

• However, it is important to remind clients of
  their bigger picture health and reinforce just
  why fitness is so important. 
• gt Here is a rundown of one of the most important
  ways exercise will benefit your clients, heart
  health. http//visual.ly/impact-exercise-has-your-
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Exercise Benefits the Heart in Many Ways

• IMPROVED STRENGTH
• The heart us a muscle and gets stronger with
  exercise
• Enables the heart to pump more blood through the
  body
• Lowers resting heart rate as the heart is more
  efficient.

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Exercise Benefits the Heart in Many Ways

• POSITIVE EFFECTS ON RISK FACTORS
• Reduces blood pressure
• Reduces body weight
• Increases good cholesterol and lowers bad
  cholesterol

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Exercise Benefits the Heart in Many Ways

• INCREASED AEROBIC CAPACITY
• Improves bodys ability to transport and use
  oxygen
• Reduces fatigue when performing everyday
  activities
• Improves vascular wall function

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Lets Get Moving

• TAKE THE STAIRS, NOT THE ELEVATOR
• Burns 7 calories per minute for a 150-pound
  person
• For an extra boost, take 10 minutes on your lunch
  break to go up and down

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Lets Get Moving

• BICYCLE TO WORK INSTEAD OF DRIVING
• A half-hour commute burns about 140 calories for
  a 150-pound person
• Youll get fresh air and help your health and the
  environment at the same time!

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Lets Get Moving

• SIT ON AN EXERCISE BALL AT WORK
• Burn about 30 extra calories per workday
• Use the exercise ball for quick training break
  during the day

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Lets Get Moving

• While looking good, losing weight, and performing
  better on the field are good reasons to work out,
  these types of health benefits should always be
  you and your clients long term goals.

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Lets Get Moving

• Make sure to inform them of these benefits, as
  they drive home the importance of fitness and the
  incredible value you are offering.

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