Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. In order to help prevent this trend, here are some recommendations for a strong heart,

  1. Exercise 3-5 times per week
  2. Exercise 20-60 minutes per session
  3. Target between 55-90% of your maximum heart rate
  4. Utilize large muscle groups
  5. Work all major muscles
  6. Exercise intensely enough for benefit
  7. Design your program individually
  8. Design your program progressively

These are general guideline that need to be adapted to each individual. Have fun with fitness and make a change.