Can I do my own cardiac rehab?
Your cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) might include an exercise program that you do at home. You might start this program after you go home from the hospital. The home program can be one part, or phase, of your cardiac rehab.
What is cardiac rehabilitation phase1?
During phase 1 cardiac rehab, patients with coronary artery disease, those who have had a heart attack, those recovering from heart surgery, heart failure and other cardiac diseases, engage in monitored, low-level exercise and receive patient education.
What are the exercises for cardiac rehab?
“Generally, cardiac rehabilitation sessions involve a brief warm-up and stretching period, followed by 30-40 minutes of aerobic exercise. This can involve treadmill, stationary bicycle, elliptical or rowing machines. Sometimes, resistance training is incorporated. Finally, the session ends with a cool-down period.