BROOKFIELD, Wis. (CBS 58) — February is all about listening to your coronary heart. The American Coronary heart Affiliation (AHA) makes use of this month to carry consciousness to threat components like hypertension.

“It is a silent killer,” mentioned Garrett Van Auken a private coach with LIFETIME in Brookfield. “My dad had a large coronary heart assault, he is nonetheless with us at the moment, fortunately. You simply by no means know.”

The AHA says specializing in train and weight loss plan may also help forestall coronary heart illness and different cardiovascular issues.

Van Auken helps individuals with all ability ranges obtain that well being objective.

“Not everybody has the identical objective. They do not all the time need to look massive and hulking and what not. Some individuals simply need to transfer,” mentioned Van Auken. “Every thing we do within the health club ought to profit us outdoors of the health club.”

He additionally helps individuals with weight loss plan issues. However if you happen to’re simply on the lookout for a wholesome meal, he says protein shakes and avocado toast are two good choices.

The American Coronary heart Affiliation recommends wholesome proteins and complete grains as two of the highest heart-healthy meals.