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Exercise Because You Have to or Because You Want to?
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
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
Step-by-step: Exercising with Heart Disease
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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Life after heart attack can be positive if right steps taken
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
Heart patient urges others to exercise
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
Peer Mentoring Gives Hope for the Future
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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Nia: Workout fuses different arts to reconnect people with their bodies
I was just reading about a (somewhat) new type of workout that is a fusion of dance, yoga and martial arts, called “Nia”. It looks like a good alternative for people who need to get in more exercise (oh, yeah, … Continue reading
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Heart Needs Work After Heart Attack: New Study Challenges the Notion That the Heart Must Rest
More support for cardiac rehabilitation: A new study by researchers at the University of Alberta shows that for best results in stable patients after a heart attack, early exercise as well as prolonged exercise is the key to the best … Continue reading
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Does Resistance Training Improve Heart Health?
Cathe Friedrich is largely responsible for my own long-term fitness successes. I’ve been doing her workouts for about 7-8 years and they are among the favorites in my collection. She’s always had a website but recently her blog has started … Continue reading
‘Walk to Afghanistan’ shows support for U.S. soldiers
I was reading about a charity “walk” where participants keep track of their steps each day to support US soldiers abroad. Some of the participants are patients at a local cardiac rehabilitation center. This is a great idea not only … Continue reading
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