Notes from the Lake
Welcome to the official blog of Lake Austin Spa Resort, a top destination spa nestled on the shores of Lake Austin in the scenic Texas Hill Country. We consider our guests to be great friends and want to share our stories, updates and helpful tips between visits - so that's what you'll find in our "Notes" blog. And we hope you'll share your news and thoughts too; please leave a comment or ask about being a guest blogger!
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Go Red for Women
This week, the Fitness Friday blog arrives one day early to provide advance notice that Friday, February 3 is Go Red for Women Day.
To raise awareness that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women and to inspire women to take charge of their heart health, the American Heart Association created this social initiative in 2004. The founders chose the very vibrant and attention-getting red as the representative color of power, energy and passion—characteristics needed for those involved in supporting this worthy cause.
Cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks and strokes claim the lives of more than a half a million women each year. Unfortunately, only 55% of women realize the danger and less than 50% know their risk factors and how they can reduce their risk.
For example, one of the best ways to fight heart disease is exercise. Other than quitting smoking, exercise is the best way to control your heart health and the time investment can be as little as 150 minutes a week. That can easily be accomplished with a couple of cardio dance classes and a walk with your best friend.
So join the movement and help spread the word tomorrow by wearing your most vibrant red piece of clothing—you never know—you just might inspire someone to improve her health.
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