The Heart Behind Movement
(and why February is the perfect time to wear your heart on your sleeve!)
February 06, 2026
Written by Sally Larrington-Brown
Every February, Heart Month gives us a reason to pause and remember why movement matters.
Not for aesthetics.
Not for “beach bodies”.
Not for punishment.
But for the heart that powers everything we do.
Your heart is working 24/7, even when you’re sleeping, Netflix-ing, or dramatically negotiating with yourself about whether you really need to work out today. (Spoiler: your heart votes YES.)
At Cyclebeat, we don’t just coach sessions, we help people build habits that support heart health for life in a way that’s effective, enjoyable, and sustainable. Because strong hearts = strong lives.
Heart Health Stats (The Fun Kind )
Let’s keep it simple and motivating, the Gold Standard weekly goal according to the Canadian Heart Association recommends:
150 minutes of moderate activity per week (or 75 minutes vigorous) plus strength training at least 2 days a week.
That’s about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week or just over 20 minutes a day if you spread it out. Which is honestly less time than most of us spend looking for our other sneaker.
Strength training counts too and your heart LOVES it.
RX training helps improve major heart health markers like:
Blood pressure.
Blood sugar regulation.
Cholesterol/lipids.
Body composition.
So yes . . . your TRX work and strength sessions are doing more than making you feel strong, they’re supporting your cardiovascular system too.
Cardio + strength = a powerful combo:
New research shows that combining cardio and strength training can improve cardiovascular risk factors especially in people with overweight/obesity.
Translation: Don’t pick one. Pair them. (Kind of like coffee + confidence).
So What Does “Supporting Your Heart” Really Look Like?
Heart health isn’t just about “extreme workouts.” It’s about consistency, balance, and actually enjoying the process.
At Cyclebeat, heart-supporting fitness looks like:
Regular movement even when motivation is hiding.
Cardio + strength i.e. Ride + RX = hello full-body magic.
Recovery, yes rest is productive.
Sleep and stress management not optional, babe.
Sustainable habits you can maintain for life.
Because real results happen when fitness becomes part of your life . . . not something you have to “start over” every Monday.
February is “Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve” Month
Okay, Heart Month is the obvious theme. But February also gives big “wear your heart on your sleeve” energy. What does that mean?
It means this month you get permission to:
Show up exactly as you are.
Move your body because you love it.
Celebrate the small wins.
Build confidence one class at a time.
Let your workout be your stress relief, your therapy, your joy.
At Cyclebeat, we’re not just building strong bodies, we’re building strong hearts physically and emotionally.
So whether you’re riding, pushing, pulling, sweating, laughing, or silently questioning your life choices halfway through a plank . . . you are doing something powerful.
Your Heart Month Mini Challenge Cyclebeat Style
Pick ONE thing to do a little more consistently this month:
Take 1 extra class per week.
Add 10 minutes of walking after dinner.
Do your strength work twice per week.
Stretch after class (even just 3 minutes!).
Go to bed 30 minutes earlier.
Drink water like it’s your job.
Heart Month isn’t about perfection, it’s about commitment. And we’ve got you.
Final Word: The Heart Behind Movement
Movement isn’t just something you “should” do.
It’s how you stay strong.
It’s how you stay energized.
It’s how you stay independent.
It’s how you support the heart that supports you.
So this February . . . let’s move with purpose, let’s train with heart, and let’s wear our heart on our sleeve, proudly.
See you in the studio, Heart Warriors!
