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During February, designated American Heart Month, thousands of people nationwide focus on education and provide information about heart disease. The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) -- the only nationally accredited fitness organization that educates and certifies personal trainers -- is in full support.
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This month, ISSA certified personal trainers nationwide are making an extra effort to help people fight the battle against heart disease. Additionally, ISSA strongly recommends that individuals implement the following:
These steps reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and control factors that put people at greater risk for heart attack. People who have had a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of future events.
"Make it a high priority in your life to have regular medical check-ups with your doctor, who can provide necessary feedback about your lifestyle and help you stay on the right track," says Dr. Sal Arria, CEO of ISSA. "Then find an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer to begin a supervised cardiovascular fitness program."
About ISSA
Founded in 1988, the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) was the first fitness organization to educate and certify personal trainers. ISSA is the only fitness organization in the U.S. to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, and is a recognized member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Visit www.ISSAonline.edu.
For more information, or to find an ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in your area, contact Sabeen Sadiq at the ISSA: [email protected] or call 800-892-4772.
1. Get 30-60 minutes of vigorous physical activity every day 2. Eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables daily 3. Eat at least two portions of oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, or trout weekly 4. Maintain a healthy weight 5. Limit consumption of saturated fat found in dairy products, high fat meats, chips, cakes, and biscuits 6. Skip the salt 7. Limit daily alcohol intake to two drinks for men and one for women 8. Don't smoke
SOURCE International Sports Sciences Association
