Cardiac Rehab Begins!

Today was the first day of Cardiac Rehab at the Health Campus. Below is a brief outline of the morning activities:

9:00 AM Education Session & Video

• First, we watched a video of The Risk Factors of Heart Disease
• Family History, Gender, Age, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Smoking
• High Cholesterol, Obesity, High Fat Diet, Lack of Exercise, Stress
• After video we discussed each of the Risk Factors
  

10:00 AM - Cardiac Rehab Workout

• Take blood pressure & Warm up routine
• Start with treadmill - 6 minute workout
• Take blood pressure & walk two laps
• Rowing machine - legs only - 6 minute workout
• Take blood pressure & walk two laps
• Stationary Bike - 6 minute workout
• Take blood pressure & walk two laps
• Warm Down Routine
  

The morning activities were well organized & the people running the sessions were friendly & courteous. Naturally, being a coach for over 30 years, this was exactly what I needed! We also discussed the mental side of rehab as well as the physical. I hope to take part in a session of cardiac patients in the future.

Lancaster Cardiac Rehab Website