CORAL GABLES, Fla. (February, 7, 2018) – The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center wants you to feel the love this Valentine’s Day. In celebration of American Heart Month this February, the Herbert Wellness Center is hosting Live, Love, Wellness Week beginning Monday, February 12. It will feature several special heart-focused events, free chair massages, Valentine’s Day card decorating, blood pressure and body composition tests, and free yoga for all members.

February marks Heart Month, and the Herbert Wellness Center is encouraging all members of the University of Miami community to take charge of their health. Exercising daily and eating right are just two ways to improve your heart health.

“Developing a healthy routine is imperative to maintaining heart health,” says Christina WooChing, wellness program administrator at the Herbert Wellness Center. “By eating smart, engaging in regular activity, and cultivating a well-balanced lifestyle of wellness, you are already on your way to changing your health and your life.”

The Live, Love, Wellness Week schedule is as follows:

Are U Heart Healthy?: Monday, February 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium

Make sure your heart is healthy with blood pressure screenings, body composition tests, and healthy snacks. These important tests are free of charge and will help you design effective plans for a lifestyle of wellness.

Fall in Love with U: Tuesday, February 13, 2 to 6 p.m. in the Atrium

The day before Valentine’s Day, love will be in the air at the Herbert Wellness Center. Stop by the atrium to decorate cards for partners, friends or even for yourself.

Practicing Self-Care: Wednesday, February 14, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Atrium

Self-care is an important part of a lifestyle of wellness, and the Wellness Center staff wants to help you de-stress and focus on yourself this Valentine’s Day. Stop by the atrium for free chair massages and free yoga all day for members. Priority will be given to yoga pass holders.

In addition to these Live, Love, Wellness events, your favorite studio cycling instructors will be hosting Valentine’s Day-themed rides. The themes are as follows:

Monday, February 12

6:30 a.m. Chris – Paradise Love

9:30 a.m. Sam – The Weeknd vs Selena vs Justin Bieber

5:30 p.m. Bryan – Break Up Songs

7:15 p.m. Deidre – Taylor Swift vs John Mayer vs Katy Perry

Tuesday, February 13

12 p.m. Lexi – Battle of the Exes

5:15 p.m. Lauren – Singles Empowerment

7 p.m. Liz – Love/Hate Mashup (Love vs Break Up songs)

Wednesday, February 14

6:30 a.m. Liz – Love/Hate Mashup (Love vs Break Up songs)

9:30 a.m. Stacey – Titled “Love”

5:30 p.m. Lexi – Sweetheart Ride: Pop Crush Songs

7:15 p.m. Kayla – Bruno Mars vs Justin Timberlake Love Songs

Thursday, February 15

7 p.m. Jamie – Love Songs

Studio cycling is free for all Herbert Wellness Center members. All bikes are first come, first-served.