CycleNation Launches in Laguna Hills, New Event to Raise Awareness and Support for Heart Disease and Stroke Research

Kickstart your workout regimen during national Heart Month and help save lives at a series of CycleNation™ pop-up events, a cycling movement driving heart and brain health. On February 4^th, CycleBar Ride Your Heart Out Events will take place at 1 p.m. (click to register) and 2:15 p.m. (click to register) at CycleBar Laguna Hills, 26534 Moulton Parkway #A in Laguna Hills. A $25 donation secures your seat at the ride and 100% of the proceeds will go to support the American Heart Association/American Stroke. Additional rides to benefit the American Heart Association will take place each Friday in February. Please check the CycleBar schedule for more information or to register.

CycleNation™ is an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association health movement aimed at empowering the nation to use road bikes, stationary bikes and community indoor cycling classes to get healthy. Nationally sponsored by Amgen Cardiovascular and CycleBar, the program will raise funds to continue to support research and community programs that reduce stroke and heart disease.

More than 800,000 people in the U.S. die from cardiovascular disease and strokes. In fact, someone in the U.S. dies from stroke about every 4 minutes and from heart disease about once every 84 seconds. The good news is that 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, are largely preventable through education, simple lifestyle changes, and action. Cycling strengthens heart muscles, lowers resting pulse and reduces cholesterol and recent studies suggest that physical activity, like cycling, can help maintain strong brain function, processing speeds and mental sharpness.

“Cardiovascular disease is the cause of death in roughly 1 in 3 Americans, but the risk of developing heart disease and stroke can be reduced substantially by making simple lifestyle changes. We call it Life’s Simple 7: managing blood pressure, controlling cholesterol, reducing blood sugar, getting active, eating better, losing weight, and stopping smoking,” said Mark A. Creager, MD, president, American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. “Through CycleNation™, national sponsors Amgen Cardiovascular, and CycleBar, are making it even easier for Americans get active, and keep their heart and brain healthy.”

For more information about the event, visit http://cyclebar.com/community/.... For more information about CycleNation™, visit http://CycleNation.org.

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About American Heart Association/American Stroke Association The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke — the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit www.heart.org or any of our offices around the country.

About CycleBar CycleBar is the only luxury boutique fitness franchise to date. As the preeminent indoor cycling franchise, it offers concierge-level service and premium amenities. The fueling energy of the CycleBar experience extends into each community in which it is located with intoxicating rides that promise to calm minds, elevate moods and revive senses. For more information about this luxury boutique fitness franchise opportunity, please visit http://www.cyclebarfranchise.c....