Celebrate National Heart Month with Hand Picked Hotels and take the first steps to a healthier lifestyle.
If you have not managed to keep to the health and fitness resolutions you set yourself in January, why not use February’s National Heart Month to re-introduce them with the help of Hand Picked Hotels. Heart disease is still the UK’s biggest killer with nearly 75,000 deaths a year, and the idea behind British Heart Foundation’s annual campaign is to help increase awareness and get people to change their lifestyles.
Staying active is obviously key to reducing the risk of heart disease and Hand Picked Hotels offer a superb collection of health clubs across the UK and the Channel Islands. Boasting excellent facilities – including state-of-the-art gyms and indoor swimming pools, you can take the first steps toward a healthy lifestyle today thanks to our competitive monthly and annual membership packages. Some workouts are better than others when it comes to cardiovascular fitness. The best exercises for your heart include interval and weight training, total body, non-impact sports such as swimming, core workouts like Pilates, and yoga. All ten of our health clubs run around 80 classes per week – so not only can we can help you to look and feel great, but we can reduce the risk of heart disease, too.
There are also health benefits to drinking wine, in moderation obviously – drinking more than two units a day may be harmful. Red wine in particular plays a part in helping to prevent heart disease and cancer as it contains several antioxidants, such as quercetin and resveratrol. Just as the Hand Picked Hotels collection is renowned for excellent service in stylish architecturally stunning surroundings, it is also recognised for its exhaustive lists of fine wines, so now perhaps you won’t feel so guilty indulging in a glass or two of your favourite Bordeaux after a workout.
As well as regular exercise and eating a healthy, balanced diet, it is also a good idea to regularly check your blood pressure, and from the age of 40, your cholesterol level as well, especially if you have a family history of stroke or cardiovascular disease.
Start making changes now with Hand Pick Hotels and protect your heart for the future.
