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Apr 12, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Exercise - April 2026: Strength Training for Heart Health
Strength training is one of the most effective “bang for your buck” habits for heart health — and UK national guidelines recommend muscle-strengthening activities at least twice per week. This post gives a simple plan that works: 2 x 20-minute sessions with warm-up/cool-down, safe intensity guidance (talk test + Borg RPE), and clear progressions so you build strength without overdoing it. Ideal for beginners, returners, and anyone who wants a routine that actually sticks.
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Apr 5, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Heart Mag - April 2026: Stress Awareness Month — A Calm Plan for Heart Health
April is Stress Awareness Month. This Heart Mag issue shares a calm, repeatable plan for heart health: 3 anchors (day starter, movement minimum, evening close), a realistic weekly template, and two SMART challenges for April. It also links back to March’s guides on walking, resistance bands, the clock change, and reducing doomscrolling.
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Apr 3, 2026 ∙ 7 min
My Movement Medicine Cardiac Rehabilitation: Exercise After Cardiac Surgery
Exercise after cardiac surgery should be structured, gradual, and confidence-building. This guide explains why Phase 3 cardiac rehab is the best next step, how to structure safe sessions (warm-up, main phase, cool-down), how hard it should feel (talk but not sing), when to stop, and an 8-week walking progression using FITT principles (progress one variable at a time).
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