All of the sudden Fred found himself in the coronary care unit a little scared and depressed. A lot of things have changed in the short time since then. Fred is no longer smoking or eating unhealthy foods. He is exercising on a regular basis, has lost quite a bit of weight and he feels wonderful. Because soon after his heart attack was diagnosed, he began participating in a cardiac rehabilitation program.
Cardiac rehabilitation is a wonderful way to begin life after a heart attack or other heart ailment.
You will gain much more than just a healthy heart by participating. Just like our pal Fred, you will gain self confidence, the camaraderie of others who also have heart disease and a strategy for living that will improve the quality of your life. Once enrolled, prepare yourself to make lifestyle changes. Cardiac rehabilitation professionals will help you identify the risk factors that have contributed to your heart disease and will help you to make the necessary adjustments. Exercise physiologists will show you how to exercise and they will create an exercise prescription especially for you that is both safe and effective.