Service Information
Hardy Hearts
Waterloo Regional Cardiac Rehabiliation Foundation Inc.
Category: Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic
Target Population: Cardiovascular Disease
Service Details
Description:

Provides medically supervised, individually prescribed exercise training and healthy lifestyles modification education for individuals who have cardiovascular disease. Our participants include those who have had heart attacks, heart by-pass surgery, angioplasty, or who are at risk of developing
heart disease due to high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, genetics, smoking, stress, and physical inactivity.



University of Waterloo Kinesiology staff and students supervise the activity sessions and give instruction on the equipment. Heart rate and blood pressure checks are available and heart rate monitors (Polar) are encouraged. Nursing staff on site for medical issues. Resuscitation equipment are immediately available. There have
been no fatalities in this program.


Languages: English
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
Resident of Waterloo Region. A stress test and training heart rate is required prior to participation.
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Inquiry Phone: 519-742-6062
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