Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's time to get a gift for your sweetheart.  Why not break the mold this year and give that special person a heart healthy gift?  Now I am not saying to skip the flowers but let's substitute a heart healthy gift for the chocolates this year.  We all want to see that special person healthy and fit, right?  So I have compiled a list of some of my favorite heart healthy gifts for February 14th:

1)  Make a pledge to each other to take a walk together at least 3 times a week.

2)  Enroll yourself and your sweetheart in a healthy cooking class.

3)  Join an activity club together i.e. walking, running, bowling (hey, it is a step up from the couch).

4)  Buy your partner a heart rate monitor.  This device helps one monitor the intensity of their workout.

5)  Get a couples massage.  Romance, relaxation and reduced tension are great for any relationship.

Remember that every bit counts toward a happy and healthy relationship.  Now get up, get out and do something...dp