Heart First: Strengthen Your Heart Through Strength Training and Conditioning

Heart First is a simple, grounding guide to building heart health through strength training, conditioning, and everyday movement.

Most people think heart health starts and ends with cardio. This book offers a more complete picture. One that helps your heart by strengthening your entire body.

Inside, you’ll learn:

• Why strength training supports your heart just as much as cardio
• How simple conditioning improves resilience, recovery, and energy
• How strength and conditioning work best together
• A clear, easy-to-follow 3-day program you can repeat with confidence
• Everyday habits that support heart health without overwhelm

This guide is designed to feel approachable, not intimidating. You do not need perfection. You only need presence and consistency.

Workouts are short. Movements are simple. The focus is on building a body that feels capable, steady, and supported through real life.

If you want to feel stronger, move with more confidence, and support your heart in a sustainable way, this guide gives you a calm place to start.

Who this book is for

• Anyone who wants to improve heart health without burnout
• People who feel overwhelmed by complex fitness plans
• Those looking for structure that fits busy schedules
• Anyone who wants movement to feel supportive, not stressful

A quick note

This guide is for general wellness and education. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning a new exercise program.