Valentine's Day often conjures up visions of romantic dinners, wine and chocolates. But it doesn't have to always be so traditional. Why not celebrate the love you have for your significant other, friend, family member, or yourself by working out?
If you're looking for a healthy way to celebrate the holiday while supporting and finding encouragement from your loved one or others, head to one of these Valentine's Day inspired workouts happening all week long.
Resistance training. Strength training. Weight training. Whatever you want to call it, we've all heard it's a must add to our exercise programs — for weight loss, increasing muscle mass, heart health, reducing blood pressure — especially as we age. But the thought of walking into a gym surrounded by dumbbells and barbells and machines and overly fit people with bulging biceps can be intimidating.
According to Move Ya Brass's group fitness instructor Shanda Domango it doesn't have to be. Resistance training is really just adding something a little extra to your workout.