Health Tip of the Day: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab

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   A cardiac rehabilitation program teaches you how to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, covering topics from fitness to food.
   
   The American Council on Exercise says here's what to expect from a cardiac rehab program:
   
   •First, you'll talk to the staff about your medical history, current medications, y...
   

   our lifestyle and your goals for the program.
   •The staff should devise a personal treatment and exercise plan.
   •During actual rehab visits, you'll probably weigh yourself, then exercise while hooked up to a device that records your heart activity.
   •Your program may include aerobic, flexibility and strengthening exercises.
   •The program also may cover how to make healthy food choices, manage your health and deal with the emotional issues associated with a heart co

   
   
   
   
   

   
   

   
   The American Council on Exercise® is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective exercise and physical activity. As America’s Authority on Fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach and research. ACE further protects the public by setting certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals. Please visit www.www.acefitness.org