Home-Based Program
HeartFit For Life offers a safe, flexible, home-based online cardiac rehabilitation program.
Why Home-Based Cardiac Rehab?
After a heart event, a home cardiac rehab can literally be a lifesaver. Taking part in a home-based program lowered the risk of dying from heart complications by 36% within four years, compared with patients who were not in a rehab program, researchers report.
Not everyone is able to join a cardiac rehabilitation program near their home. With a home program, there is no need to drive anywhere, saving you time, effort, and money. All from the comfort of your home under the medical supervision of specially trained RNs.
How does it work?
- HeartFit For Life is a medically supervised program – after reviewing your pertinent medical records, an evaluation and orientation will be done to establish your personalized CarePlan.
- An intro to Zoom class establishes a foundation of your self-assessment skills, evaluation of your response to exercise, and familiarity with zoom features for optimal communication w/ the RN during class.
- Supervised live-streamed rehabilitation group sessions, health recommendations, and education.
- Variety of Zoom fitness classes to choose from offering aerobic exercise, resistive training, stretching, balance and meditation.
- Nurse supervision, counseling and support is ongoing through phone and zoom
- Option to come to any in-person classes anytime.
I can truthfully say, HeartFit For Life has been a gift that keeps on giving. Online access with Zoom gives us the perfect opportunity to exercise in the comfort of our own home with a personal trainer while being supervised by a cardiac nurse. HeartFit For Life is an inclusive organization that provides a welcoming environment to all of its members.
I appreciate the ongoing, timely, personalized education and support from the RNs, attention to my concerns and questions about my health, my doctor’s plan, and any new symptoms. The online classes are convenient and easily built into my day; no commute, no excuse not to exercise. The program provides a revitalized healthy lifestyle for the future!
After 50 years in a gym, cardiac program pivots to Zoom. HeartFit brings exercising – and nurses – into members’ homes.
by Chris Kenrick / Palo Alto Weekly
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