This post is a love letter to your heart muscle! And the roller video above is a relaxing heart/chest opening must do class.

And your heart totally deserves it! Did you know this hard-working muscle can beat around 3 billion times over your lifetime?

Pretty amazing, right? Your heart deserves as much support as you can give it to keep it strong and supple!

Here are some eye-opening stats showing why that’s so important: Approximately every 40 seconds, someone in North America has a heart attack. And every 37 seconds in North America, someone dies from cardiovascular disease.

It’s also the top killer in Australia and many parts of Europe.

Pretty scary! But the good news is there are some very simple things you can do starting TODAY to take care of your heart.

For a healthy heart …

→ Eat more plants. Start by eating an extra veggie or fruit every day!

→ Add cold-water fish (like salmon) to your diet, because they are rich in heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids.

→ Workout: both cardio and strength training exercise can help keep your heart strong.

→ Snack on raw nuts instead of sugary, processed foods (i.e., chips and cookies).

→ Avoid high-calorie (and sugary!) drinks like flavored lattes and soda. Drink water instead.

→ Practice deep breathing or meditation. These can help lower your blood pressure.

→ Every day, take a few minutes to say thanks. Having a gratitude practice is linked with better heart health.

What can you do TODAY to show your heart some love?

I know one thing…if you are stressed and achy, get your roller and roll out. This will allow your heart to relax and get some blood circulating around your body!!  Join the Roller Program, click here to be guided on your roller to reduce aches and pains and give your heart some loving.