Keep your heart pumping with a new exercise routine

By Reggie Palma

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 14, 2012

~~<p>Valentine's Day is synonymous with images of red hearts with tiny cherubs aiming their little arrows right at them. In honor of these iconic images, let's focus on the organ from which the special day takes its inspiration.</p>
<p>The human heart is the body's tireless workhorse, easily overlooked and often taken for granted until it stops working properly. Give it the respect it deserves before this happens by giving it the exercise it needs. This month, try changing your workout routines to emphasize heart-pumping activity. Here is an example of how to structure a workout week.</p>
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Valentine's Day is synonymous with images of red hearts with tiny cherubs aiming their little arrows right at them. In honor of these iconic images, let's focus on the organ from which the special day takes its inspiration.

The human heart is the body's tireless workhorse, easily overlooked and often taken for granted until it stops working properly. Give it the respect it deserves before this happens by giving it the exercise it needs. This month, try changing your workout routines to emphasize heart-pumping activity. Here is an example of how to structure a workout week. Login for more...