Author Archives: theheartrehab

Exercise Because You Have to or Because You Want to?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by theheartrehab

In reading this article from The Standard about cardiac rehabilitation, this quote caught my eye: Three times a week, after daily morning tai chi, the 82-year old hits the treadmill, the cycling machine and the ergometer at Brock Heart institute.  … Continue reading →

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Exercise is a Must for Heart Health

Posted on May 26, 2011 by theheartrehab

News to you? It better not be!!! Current recommendations are for all adults to obtain at least 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activities every week. This breaks down to something as simple as walking 30 … Continue reading →

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Stay Active in the Summer by Tweaking Your Workout Routine

Posted on May 23, 2011 by theheartrehab

Another useful checklist of things to keep in mind during your post-cardiac rehabilitation workouts, especially as summer nears. I’ve also learned from living in many places that if you live somewhere humid, you really have to workout very early in … Continue reading →

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Step-by-step: Exercising with Heart Disease

Posted on May 16, 2011 by theheartrehab

You will hear this stuff in your cardiac rehabilitation program, but ABC6 has a good overview of things to keep in mind when exercising post-rehab, written by a doctor. Some of the most important considerations: Hydration. Drink water before exercising … Continue reading →

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients to Tackle Mountain!

Posted on May 12, 2011 by theheartrehab

No excuses! Eight British cardiac rehabilitation patients are hiking 5 miles up the highest mountain in England. How are you challenging yourself to improve your post-recovery fitness level?

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Life after heart attack can be positive if right steps taken

Posted on April 27, 2011 by theheartrehab

Here’s a really good article about what patients go through after a heart attack, with some good quotes by a cardiologist: “After giving a patient two to three weeks of rest and recovery after a heart attack, we focus on … Continue reading →

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Book: Authors have advice for taking charge of your heart health in 109 ways

Posted on April 26, 2011 by theheartrehab

Joseph Piscatella and Barry Franklin are authors of the newly released “109 Things You Can Do: Prevent, Halt & Reverse Heart Disease” (Workman, $15.95). Franklin is director of cardiac rehabilitation at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Piscatella is a fitness specialist … Continue reading →

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Heart patient urges others to exercise

Posted on April 25, 2011 by theheartrehab

So, it’s not just me that thinks you should get off your tush and get moving! Joe Taresco, 43, of Roxbury, wondered why he was getting so out of breath with the least exertion, but he never dreamed it was … Continue reading →

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Study: Working 11+ Hours per day linked to increased heart attacks

Posted on April 22, 2011 by theheartrehab

A very interesting study recently published in the Annals of Internal Medicine1 reports that people who work an average of 11 or more hours per day (versus 7 to 8) increase their risk of heart attack or dying from heart disease … Continue reading →

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Peer Mentoring Gives Hope for the Future

Posted on April 21, 2011 by theheartrehab

One of the most effective motivators for physical activity is the knowledge that someone just like you has already successful incorporated exercise into their lives. If your cardiac rehabilitation program doesn’t do peer mentoring, ask if they know of any … Continue reading →

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