It includes early morning, afternoon and evening hours. Weekend hours are Saturday mornings and Sunday evenings. General programming and supervision are provided. This program is open to individuals over the age of 60 on a space available basis. Cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and flexibility development are emphasized.
Physician approval is required and significant supervision of activities is provided.
Class times are offered Monday through Saturday mornings. ECG monitoring is provided. Staff includes a clinical psychologist, cardiac nurse, dietitian, vocational rehabilitation counselor, paramedic, co-medical directors, and exercise specialists. The program is 4 hours a week for 12 weeks in duration. Education sessions cover the basics of heart disease and its treatments, as well as the various coronary risk factors and ways to change behavior.