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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

February is American Heart Month. Though deaths have declined, heart disease continues to be the #1 killer among women one woman dies every minute from cardiovascular disease. Often perceived as an older woman’s disease, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women age 65 years and older. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is the third leading cause of death among women ages 25 to 44 and the second-leading cause of death among women 45 to 64 years.

Despite these alarming statistics, heart disease is largely preventable. Women have tremendous power to learn how to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease and lead a longer, healthier life. Lady of America wants to make sure you have the necessary tools to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Eating healthy (fruits, vegetables, lean protein, whole grains and good fats) and exercising are the best weapons you have to lower your risk of developing heart disease, said Natalie Brabner, Lady of Americas Official Fitness Trainer. Controlling and preventing risk factors for heart disease are also important for women who are already living with heart disease.

Doctors confer that by eating right, being physically active, not smoking and maintaining a healthy weight, women can learn how to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease by as much as 82%.The American Heart Association, in collaboration with the American College of Sports Medicine, recommends a minimum of 30 to 60 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, three to four days a week and a vigorous-intensity workout for a minimum of 20 minutes three days a week.

What type of exercise is best for reducing risk factors for heart disease in women? Brabner recommends any aerobic activity spinning, elliptical, aerobics, dance classes, swimming, jogging, jump rope, cycling and walking, for example. Find what you enjoy and strive for 75 to 85% of your maximum heart rate each time you exercise, she said.

Brabner also suggests adding strength training to the workout program. Try lifting two or three times a week with a challenging weight, doing up to 12 reps for each exercise you perform.”

Lady of America and its brands LOA Fitness for Women, Ladies Workout Express and HCOA offer an integrated selection of programs and services to meet the fitness guidelines, including group fitness classes, strength and cardio training, personal training and nutritional advice.

If you are inactive and/or have had a coronary event be it a stroke or heart attack Lady of America suggests you talk with your doctor about setting up a specific exercise regimen and heart rate goals. Make common-sense choices. I believe in everything in moderation. Make small changes, set realistic goals and have realistic expectations, Brabner added.

To help you get heart-healthy smart, Lady of America wants you to know the signs of a stroke or heart attack:

Signs a Heart Attack May be Happening:

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