Wellness

Go for the Gold: 5 Ways to Get More from Every Workout

The Olympics are finally here! And if you’ve been inspired to ramp up your exercise efforts, you’re not alone. 

Especially after being cooped up for more than a year, perhaps you’re one of the many who’s excited to get back to working out. And with added inspiration from the Olympics, your inner champion feels motivated to take things up a notch.

With any exercise effort, you want to see and feel results. You want every single workout to deliver maximum benefits. Luckily, there are simple steps you can take to optimize your performance… including a little-known nutrient that naturally boosts your results.

Workout benefits start with your heart

Your heart is a vital organ. It pumps your blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in your body. You rely on your heart for this essential function – and your heart relies on you to keep it in great shape, just like any other muscle in your body.

Exercise strengthens your heart so it can beat more efficiently, delivering more fresh blood with each pump. That helps minimize wear and tear on this muscle. And – even more important – reduces your risk of heart disease, which is still the leading cause of death worldwide.

And along with improving heart health, regular exercise also: