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A new month means new seasonal produce to explore. Which fruits or vegetables do you want to try this month?

POWER Up begins NEXT week! Follow the steps above to start tracking on June 15th. Plan to complete at least 4 POWER Up activities each week for more energy and better health!

June is Men’s Health Month. According to a 2023 survey conducted by the Cleveland Clinic, 44% of men skip their annual physical or recommended routine health screenings. Take some time this month to schedule your preventive health screenings or share this reminder with someone you care about.

Have you ever wanted to measure the intensity of your workouts? Monitoring your heart rate can help you do that. Heart rate zones are essentially an indication of how hard your heart works to pump blood and keep up with the demands of your activity.

There are five heart rate zones, ranked 1 to 5. Each zone is based on a percentage of your maximum heart rate during exercise. This number varies from person to person based on age, fitness level and other factors.

Click the link to learn how to calculate your maximum heart rate and more about the heart rate zones.

What To Know About Heart Rate Zones How hard was your last workout? Knowing and understanding your heart rate zones can help you answer that question. Our exercise physiologist explains.