Cardiac Rehab Video Resources: Helping to Improve Your Heart Health

Cardiac rehabilitation is a vital program that helps people to recover after heart problems, regain strength, improve quality of life and reduce the risk of future health problems.

Our video series is designed to empower patients to take charge of their recovery by providing resources to support your active involvement in managing your heart health. If you have any questions, please reach out to your care team.

Orientation

Welcome to Cardiac Rehabilitation

Now that you have been referred to cardiac rehabilitation, you likely have a lot of questions about the six-month outpatient program. In this video, you will learn about the program, what you can expect and how we will work together to help you live well.

What to know about exercise for cardiac rehabilitation

Essential tips for exercising safely and effectively

How to exercise safely while living with diabetes

How to monitor your heart rate during exercise

How to monitor your rate of perceived exertion (RPE) during exercise

What is resistance training and how to do it effectively

In this video, you'll learn all about resistance training.

What is stretching and how to do it safely

In this video you'll learn all about stretching and it's benefits.

How your Heart Works and  Understanding your cardiac risk factors

How Your Heart Works

Cardiac risk factors

Managing your blood pressure

Eating well

Heart healthy eating

Motivation and behaviour change for heart health: A 3-part series

Part 1: Who me change? I’m just thinking about it

This video introduces an approach to motivation and behaviour change to help you make heart-healthy lifestyle choices.

Part 2: Taking action for my heart

This is the second video in a series on motivation and behaviour change. How to make behaviour change one manageable step at a time to gradually build a heart healthy way of life.

Part 3: Moving ahead and getting the most out of setbacks

Building on your progress, staying on track and recovering when you fall off track.

Mental Health

Mental health and your heart

Love your mind, mind your heart