Heart Education

Webcasts & Resources

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Intake
As cardiac rehabilitation participants, you will learn how the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program works and what to expect during your program.  You will understand your own exercise prescription, how to do it safely and how to monitor your own exercise.

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Warm-up and Cool-down
In this session you will understand the importance of the warm-up and cool-down as part of your exercise routine, and learn how to safely incorporate it into your program.

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Exercise in Hot Weather
Here, you will learn about the body’s reaction to hot weather.  You will understand when the air temperature, humidity and air quality are safe for outdoor exercise.  Safety precautions will be outlined for outdoor exercise in the hot weather.

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Exercise In Cold Weather
Cardiac rehabilitation participants will learn about the body’s reaction to cold weather and other winter hazards.  You will become aware of the safe air temperature for outdoor exercise in the winter as well as understand how to dress appropriately for outdoor exercise.  Indoor exercise alternatives will also be explored.

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Exercise and Diabetes
In this session you will understand how exercise helps to control blood sugar, how to exercise safely if you are living with diabetes and how to prevent foot injuries/ulcers.

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Nutrition: Cholesterol, Fats and Label Reading
In this session you will recognize food choices that are healthy for your heart.  You will be able to identify sources of saturated, trans and unsaturated fat.  You will be able to interpret and understand the nutrition information on food labels.

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Risk Factor Profile
In this session you will learn about the traditional risk factors for heart disease, identify which risk factors you can change and learn how to take control over those risk factors.

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Resistance Training
Here, you will learn about the benefits and goals of resistance training.  Screening for safety prior to participation will be explored.  Please note:  participation in resistance training must first be cleared by your Exercise Supervisor and/or Physician prior to starting.

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Goal Setting
In this session you will come to understand the importance of setting goals, know how to set a goal properly and choose a goal to start working on today!

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Resistance Training Video
In this video, Cardiac Rehab Exercise Supervisors Susan Marzolini and Christine Ford will demonstrate both the Regular program and Alternative resistance training program.  Close attention to technique will be explored.  NOTE: These exercises are intended for participants in the Toronto Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation Program who have been screened for safety and have been appropriately advised by their Exercise Supervisor and/or Physician.

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Nutrition: Blood Pressure Control and Weight Management
In this session you will learn how to recognize hidden sources of sodium in foods and know what foods to include in your diet for blood pressure control.  Proper portion sizes for food will also be explored.

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Reversing Coronary Heart Disease
In this session you understand the lifestyle changes that can slow/halt the progression of heart disease.  A review of the research showing which lifestyle changes contribute most to the reversal of heart disease will be explored.  You will also understand the role of exercise in reversing heart disease.

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Chronic Stress is a risk factor for heart health
Information about how stress works on the body will be evaluated.  A review of stress as a risk factor for heart disease will be discussed.

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Getting Started with Life Style Changes
Practical approaches to stress reduction will be explored as well as tips on how to develop your action plan for change.

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Getting Started With Relaxation (Video)
In this session, Dr. Reitav will demonstrate proper breathing techniques which will aid in practicing relaxation.

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation (Video)
Dr. Reitav systematically takes you through a series of relaxation exercises.

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