February is “heart month.” What are you doing to protect your heart? Are you exercising and having a healthy diet? Are you trying to “destress” as much as possible?
Here are some easy cardio exercises to help strengthen your heart:
Exercise #1: March & Tap. Perform the move for 30 seconds. March in place, lifting your knees as high as you comfortable can. Add single knee taps.
As your left leg comes up tap it with your right hand. As your right leg comes up, tap it with your left hand. Continue alternating.
When you have the movement down, try a double knee tap on each leg and then a triple knee tap on each leg. Return to single knee taps and repeat the tapping cycle.
Exercise #2: Crossover Toe Tap. Perform the move for 1 minute. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Step your right foot forward, crossing it in front of your body and tapping the floor.
Return to starting position and step your left foot forward, crossing it in front of your body and tapping the floor. Continue alternating, moving your arms as you like.
Exercise #3: Skater Tap. Perform the move for 1 minute. Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart. Step your right foot back, crossing it behind your body and tapping the floor. Return to starting position and step your left foot back, crossing it behind your body and tapping the floor.
Continue alternating, moving your arms as you like. When you have the movement down, try hand claps as you move side to side. Begin with a single clap as you step to the left, then double clap as you step to the right, and then triple clap as you step again. Repeat clapping cycle.
2026 is a new year. Take care of yourself – in particular your heart. Most of all be grateful for whatever you have, not what you don’t have.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND HAPPY HEALTH TO ALL!
