Although cholesterol is manufactured by the body and carries a strong hereditary component, the final numbers are also impacted by your choices in diet and lifestyle. If you're working to get your numbers back into the healthy range, the biggest change comes from a combination of medication and exercise, meaning your home workouts can make a big difference for your heart health.

Create the perfect home gym with these tips from our guest author, Jared Clark from eReplacementParts.com

In recognition of American Heart Month, February is a great time to take a look at your health habits and give them a nudge in the heart healthy direction. One in every three deaths occurring due to heart disease or stroke. Looking to help your lifestyle stack up? Here are a few resources and recommendations.

 It's no surprise that bodyweight strength training is one of the hottest trends in fitness today. A natural complement to workouts on your home fitness equipment, this approach to strength training uses your bodyweight as resistance, making for accessible workouts you can take anywhere. The level of difficulty can easily be adapted to your level of fitness with options for both the beginners and the fitness buff. In addition to building muscle, you'll improve your core strength and range of movement, resulting in better function for your daily activities and improved form on your treadmill, recumbent bike, or elliptical. Ready to give strength training a try? Here are few tips to get you started.