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Treadmills bring the road indoors for a year-round heart-healthy regimen SCHILLER PARK, Ill., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Lincoln's birthday, Washington's birthday and Valentine's Day -- February certainly is a month of celebrations. It's also American Heart Month and the perfect time to give your heart the attention it deserves. Heart disease, which affects men and women of every age and race, is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and the No. 1 cause of death among women in America. One of the best ways to combat heart disease and keep your heart healthy is regular exercise. Life Fitness ( http://www.lifefitness.com/ ), a leading manufacturer of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, encourages everyone to establish a regular cardiovascular exercise regimen to prevent heart disease and improve your heart health. "Walking, running, biking and swimming are all examples of cardiovascular activities that elevate your heart rate and can improve the health of your heart," said Greg Bahnfleth, training and education manager, Life Fitness Academy. "Cardiovascular exercise also helps with weight management, disease prevention, stress reduction, improved function and more. Consult with your doctor before beginning an exercise program, and choose an activity that you enjoy so that you can stick with it." Though incorporating regular exercise in our busy daily lives can be quite challenging, consistent exercise is one of the most important steps for improving heart health. The American College of Sports Medicine's ( http://www.acsm.org/ ) guidelines for healthy aerobic activity recommend exercising three to five days a week for a minimum of 30 minutes each time. For weight loss, the ACSM suggests a minimum of five days per week. Unfortunately, life's many distractions can stop even the best-intentioned exercisers. And extreme hot or cold weather can make it unappealing to walk, jog, or run outdoors, making it even tougher to maintain a heart-healthy regimen. Exercise equipment from leading companies such as Life Fitness, however, can help keep you moving toward your goals regardless of the weather. The company's line of treadmills can help you walk your way to a healthy heart -- or even train for a marathon -- all while avoiding the elements. In fact, setting a treadmill at a 1 percent incline will mimic outdoor running. The new Life Fitness T7-0 treadmill (MSRP: $4,499) even allows users to adjust the cushioning of the deck to any of three different settings to reflect different outdoor surfaces, such as grass, a running track or concrete, so even road warriors can keep up with their training when ice, snow or extreme temperatures make it unsafe for outdoor exercise. Walking, jogging and running are great ways to get your heart healthy and reach your fitness goals. With determination, a plan and a treadmill, you can bring the road indoors for a year-round heart-healthy regimen. For information about heart health and American Heart Month, contact the American Heart Association at 800-AHA-USA1 or go to http://www.americanheart.org/ . All Life Fitness home exercise products are available at specialty fitness retail dealers. To find a local dealer, for product information or for more fitness tips and advice, please visit http://www.lifefitness.com/ . About Life Fitness Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC), is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. It is the largest commercial fitness equipment provider in the world and the only fitness equipment manufacturer that has been providing premium equipment for more than 27 years. Life Fitness' cardiovascular and strength-training products, including the renowned Lifecycle exercise bike, are used worldwide in health clubs, fitness centers and wellness facilities, as well as in homes. The company is headquartered near Chicago and distributes its equipment in more than 120 countries. Life Fitness and Lifecycle are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Brunswick Corporation. Life Fitness, 5100 River Road, Schiller Park, Ill. 60176. Phone: 847.288.3300, http://www.lifefitness.com/ First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: DATASOURCE: Life Fitness CONTACT: Glynis Gibson of Gibson Communications, Inc., +1-773-278-7700, Web site: http://www.lifefitness.com/ http://www.americanheart.org/

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