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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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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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