Those interested should contact their physician for approval and necessary testing. Cardiac Rehabilitation specialists help participants establish a safe, beneficial exercise regimen that helps achieve a healthier lifestyle. Phase II benefits individuals recovering from heart attacks, coronary artery bypass surgery, coronary angioplasty or atherectomy, angina or those whose physicians have determined to be at an increased risk to develop heart disease. Participants use exercise equipment such as treadmills, stationary bicycles, free weights, rowing machines and mini-trampolines under the guidance of the nurse. The program consists of three sessions a week for 12 weeks.
Class size is limited so that all participants receive individual attention.
Progress reports are sent to participants physicians. About Phase III and IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase III is a maintenance exercise program for graduates of Phase II and for those individuals who may be at risk for developing heart disease due to family history or other risk factors. Participants need to have a physician referral and a stable cardiovascular status, not requiring continuous heart monitoring. Participants use circuit weight training and aerobic exercise equipment to improve and maintain heart health under the supervision of an exercise specialist. Patients attend three sessions a week for three months.