Mini CARDIAC REHAB Home Exercise Programme

WELCOME TO EXERCISE FOR HEALTH:
If you have coronary heart disease, heart valve disease, stable angina, have undergone a cardiac rehab programme following stents, bypass surgery or a heart attack, or even if you have high blood pressure and want a moderate cardiovascular workout to follow, then this 35 minute routine will be ideal. Ensure that it is safe for you to take part in this following advice from your doctor, cardiologist or cardiac team and make sure you take it conservatively on the first attempt. The exercise programme starts at timestamp 1:58
Working out your heart rate and exercise intensity for your goals can be watched here: • What SHOULD your heart...
My first Cardiac Rehab full programme can be watched here: • Cardiac Rehab: Home Ex...
If you want to try some other home exercise videos to help you manage your health condition, then my gentle workout playlist is here: • Follow along HOME EXER...
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#ExerciseForHealth #CardiacRehab #HeartHealth

[@billbradley1885]

I had a heart attack just over a year ago. I go for a 2 mile walk every morning and have recently added your cardio exercises 2 days a week. My wife just joined with me this morning and she loved it too. Thank you!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Fantastic, this is great to hear, thank you

[@MarcosAugustine]

Im 19 and didnt workout or leave my room or house too much for 7 years and i ate unhealthy foods and i smoked and drank with my buddies too much, i noticed my heart rate speeding up just while standing up and down, this is my first time trying this and it was fun! Im at the half part, my heart rate was pretty pretty fast for the workouts but i got it back down after 5 or so mins, im going to come back to do this more before i see my doc so he can let me know if its gotten better (i havent been to the cardiologist yet) but i know this will help get my heart back strong, thanks richard! Means alot

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great to hear stories like this and so glad it has helped you with making positive changes. Well done!

[@mariantobin9815]

I noticed when I work out at the fitness (40 minutes) center and then The Mini Cardiac Rehab Home Programme my RPE and Pulse is in the range of what works for my body, rather than before I would work the Cardio first. My commitment is to have a healthy heart muscle. I am 75 years and going strong!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome, well done!!

[@mariantobin9815]

I have been participating in this exercise video every day since July 7, 2023, and will continue indefinitely. You had about 1000 views at that time, and now over 29.000 views. Congrats on making such a successful video! My heart thanks you. Note: my husband started joining me on November 15th, 2023, and now we do it together every day.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Wow this is awesome and it sounds like I have you to thank for most of the views!! Great job and if you want some variety, check out some of my others in the workout playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLf9i8qFtMBBK1VBEA-IlSw7VrXxrvxHUF

[@jorgeb555]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏽

[@pamelarosenblum835]

I've been doing your exercise to reduce blood pressure videos for about a year. I've just given this one a try and will def. be doing it regularly. I'm 71 years old and want to keep going! Thanks Richard.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Well done! That's great to hear and gad you enjoy them.

[@mariantobin9815]

Today is day nine of doing this workout. I am noticing that my body temperature is a little higher thanks to better circulation. Thanks for this video. I find it to be challenging on a scale of one to ten, about an eight so far. I am doing this 7 days a week first thing in the morning.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's great that you're doing so well with this. If you've had a cardiac rehab intervention in the past then stick with about a 4-6 on the 0-10 scale as mentioned in the video. This is also something you don't have to do everyday as your heart needs to recover like any other muscle!

[@mariantobin9815]

@@ExerciseForHealth Hi Richard, I find that when I breathe, I am breathing mostly from my chest rather than from the abdomen. Do you have any suggestions for me to practice moving my breathing to a deeper level? Or a video recommendation.

[@koolblokecanbr]

I am leaving this message, Richard, to specially thank you for this vidéo. I had a cardiac arrest back in May and am enrolled in a rehab program at the local hospital. Your videos have been supplementary to that and are helping a lot with my recovery. Wishing you a Merry Xmas and the best in 2024 !

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Love this comment. Thank you for your kind words and I'm so glad that these videos are helping you.

[@sinarankarisma2024]

After years of waiting for the safest cardiac exercises, i feel confident now to try them. I have three stents ihd and angina.😊 aged 66years.😊 as we all know heart attacks now catching young gen. fast. I pray your you tube reaches as many as possible. Bless the souls that need the most in time and prevention is better....

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thank you

[@patlawrenson9579]

Hi Richard had a heart attack last October and Did rehab at the hospital for eight weeks since then i have found your home cardio programmes . i have worked my way through some of them , they are great .Thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's great to hear, thank you.

[@paulacoulthard8875]

Since my heart valve replacement in June 22 I feel now my fitness has come back but still do the 10 min warm-up and cool down. Thank you for your videos, they're very informative. I've been exercising consistently since Sept once I'd broken through learning how to walk longer distances and slowly build up stamina. Sometimes it's good to go back to basics and cardiac rehab training is really good for our health . Thank you 😊

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great to hear. Look out for my video on heart valve conditions, out today!

[@julianfreeman4683]

Thanks so much Richard: your videos have been a constant over the last 10 months or so, and the variety makes life a lot more interesting. Keep on keeping on.

[@karenwhitehead9200]

this is definitely my favourite rehab video i have been using it a couple of times a week when rehab has been cancelled and it gives me confidence that i can keep improving after my official rehab sessions have finished, very easy to follow, clear and encouraging presentation, thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great to hear!

[@kohkoh17]

Love this shorter version as it helps me on my recovery journey with less stress and more confidence!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great, glad you enjoy it

[@Kirindis]

Just joined your youtube but was able to follow your instructions along till the end. I just realized how its changing my cardiovascular activity. This must continue.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great and welcome to the club!

[@edwardperez1340]

I'm a PTA for over 18 years, having just gone through mitral valve repair 1 week ago, I thought I would do rehab on my own. Found your video and it keeps me on track. thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it helps

[@malcolmrobinson503]

a brilliant work out video after my heart attack.Just the exercise routine that I needed.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great to hear! Thank you

[@dora9368]

Thank you Richard. I do this whole video Monday thru Friday. I appreciate you 😊

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You are so welcome.

[@SylviaKalungiYPE]

Thank you so much Richard for always ensuring that our heart and cardio health I top notch. Stay blessed.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thank you so much

[@mistyhall8088]

Oh WOW! I love these exercises it's what I have been looking for, something I can feel comfortable doing. Thank you for making this video, God bless you.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@arigirl4536]

Just started today. I like it! Thank you! Back tomorrow! ❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great, hope it helps

[@dianarosslozano7970]

i like it and i needed to my stroke post think you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad it helps. May be have a look at some of the videos for stroke survivors that I've done that might also help you here: kzbin.info/aero/PLf9i8qFtMBBJzb4utheln_O67fTLlr-IW

[@ruaplipatel2921]

Hello sir , i am 18 year and Thanks richad sir for this i have been doing this for 2 weeks and it's really amazing for my heart ......caz i am a Takayasu arkatis patient that's why my bodys vevls are blocked and it's damaging my heart so thank you so much sir for this exercise ❤❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

So glad to hear this is helping you.

[@mariatheresapeque3475]

I am a mild valve problem so is this ok if i exercise this sir?

[@neneoribamise3112]

Thanks for this heart exercise. I try doing them every morning

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome

[@RalphJaysonSantiago]

Im 23 yrs old, and have a sendentary lifestyle. i do not have heart problems but alot of people suggests me to do some exercise at least 30 mins. And i think it is too much time to do such thing. Until i watched this video, and i didn't realized that i finished a 30 mins exercise without noticing the time, and now i want more 😂❤

[@NewYork-hi6zd]

👍

[@NewYork-hi6zd]

Dopamine is the hormone of happiness! When people take cocaine, the hormone of happiness is activated (also alcohol) and people are happy for several hours! And then they become addicted, depressed, lose their health, everything! The natural activation of happiness hormones is exercise! OR this video, or to ride a bike, or to walk fast in nature by the ocean, etc.! when you sit down, sweaty to drink water, you feel tired but happy! When you come home, take a shower and go out with friends, you are satisfied, confident, cool!

[@mariamsulaibi6799]

Loved this exercise! It fits all ages even if you have no heart problems. Thank you so much!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@pollymcallister476]

Thank you. I’m finding these exercises are really useful. Once I stop puffing and panting feel great!!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Brilliant, well done

[@rosemarieserrano5962]

i have angina and the doctor told me to do diet and exercise.and i saw your uploaded video.i do it every morning and i love it.. i subscribed immediately

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome, glad to hear it, thank you

[@user-xg5gv4pb4b]

Thank you. From Cebu City.,Philippines

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@firoozeh3443]

Such great well balanced work out. Loved it! Thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@Bholenath548]

This is great exercise, fantastic workout ,thank you for sharing....

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're so welcome!

[@barrybrine9033]

I’ve got heart failure and this video seems great for that thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad I could help

[@leonidabehis5201]

I am following these exercises now a days...thank you for these workouts... love it💖💖💖

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Great!

[@noemipagaran2283]

Thanks it's my first to your channel and I'm happy it's very good for me

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it

[@nkombokalangwa9609]

It's My first time I feel so relaxed 😊❤

[@sarah13568]

I finished this exercise and I didn't feel it in my heart at all just in my muscles , my heart wasn't bumping, but when I just go up stairs my heart bumps like i ran for minutes .

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's good as your heart rate shouldn't be pushed too high as the general intensity is lower.

[@Jesutoni]

Thank you

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@mostafashansab4022]

Amazing thanks for helping people

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's why I do this, in the hope that each video can help at least one person

[@mostafashansab4022]

I love the way u doing its amazing

[@TheRockme16]

thank you so much!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@ilaganteresitaamado2777]

Good exercise❤😊

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@jackiescott6075]

this was a perfect level for me - had valve replacement in May and Sepsis (unrelated went in hospital for sepsis and they discovered valve problem) was fairly fit before but my legs/arms are still a little weak from muscle loss from the sepsis so this was great - didn't get cardio rehab as I was on antibiotics for months so they wouldn't see me. Been walking a lot lately but felt I needed some cardio

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad this has helped you.

[@streb6]

This is an excellent programme and it has components to cover all body parts and joints whilst heart and circulation improves with it. Feel rejuvenated. I don't do it everyday but try to do at least three times a week or every other day. Thank you.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's perfect, well done.

[@mlcoreworxlifestylelydick1773]

Great. I haven't any cardiac issues, but I'm an exercise GP Referral, and u r bang on.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks, I've been doing cardiac rehab for 25 years now!!

[@johnlouiejayfuntilon4888]

Wow thank you so much sir,I feel better now❤❤❤❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome

[@lizjones184]

Best friend....lots health issues, 3rd heart attack last week. Loads weight to lose tjough lost loads already he wants to get fitter towards normal fir age 58, but also build stamina. So starting from able to walk on flat for 5 miles a day. . But no stamina though after first heart attavks in 2018 hasnt really tried cos of worry. He can hold a job due to fibro, CFS, slipped discs and more. He just nought multigym as needs support for back. He hasnt used it yet. He is pottering about for now.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope this has helped

[@csvarga5072]

Excelent workout with hart problems! Keep posting!❤ 🙏

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@MaureenRamos-xc6yj]

Thank you for this video .. absolutely helpful..I really appreciate it so much ❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You are so welcome!

[@russetburbanks275]

It’s not much, but thank you for caring and making this content.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

WOW!! Thank you so much for the super thanks and glad I can help.

[@katerinapapadopoulou3219]

Fantastic and doable workout! Thanks for sharing!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@suebrewis5559]

Loved this. Thankyou very much 😁

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You’re welcome 😊

[@yusifj9715]

Thank you very much

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@davidchaffin6980]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@davidmatz5036]

Greetings Richard, 81 year old, 81/2 months out of triple bypass. Discovered your channel, and very much find your workouts challenging, diversified, and beneficial. Do you have a website, young Sir? Many thanks for your resourcefulness. You are easy to follow.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

That's very kind of you, thank you. No I don't have a website, but please check out other videos on the channel that might offer support for you.

[@davidmatz5036]

@@ExerciseForHealth , I have, and will continue to do so. I appreciate how you add new, relevant content to the channel. Wishing you continued success.

[@user-xg5gv4pb4b]

Thank you... ❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome 😊

[@user-xg5gv4pb4b]

THANK YOU !

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome!

[@FarhanKhan.uk44]

Hi good work One request if possible can you add timmer on screen please it will be more fun Thankx for a great workout

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes I forgot to add this in during editing which is a shame. I can't amend it now unfortunately!

[@bcbart82]

I enjoy all of your cardio/heart exercise videos. I dont do this one often because of the 90 second intervals and with my shoulder issues it challenges me. If this is a gentle id hate to see a vigorous haha. (I have used your shoulder videos also) I wanted to ask, where did you learn all of these amazing exercises? Sumo squat, Romanian deadlifts, vulgarian split squat, rows, icke shuffle, spotty D, the list goes on and on :) love your channel thank you so much!

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Glad you're enjoying it. I've built up a repertoire of thousands of exercises working in the health & fitness industry over the last 27 years!

[@bindumenon6278]

Thanks bro

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Welcome

[@robertballesteros2275]

Words Have Power! Words do not come back void till it accomplished its intended original purpose of which it was sent, ( Isaiah 55:11 in the Bible). My 1st nurse at day 1 at CV-ICU wrote in my heart pillow this: "WISHING YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY! LOVE, BRANDY". Did you know? GOD is LOVE and Love is of God! I owed it to God my extra-ordinary SPEEDY RECOVERY thru my Nurse Brandy! Two messages on a ballon "GET WELL SOON" is redundant. But other inspiring POSITIVE MESSAGES on a balloons, i.e. WELCOME BACK! ; CONGRATZ!; I LOVE YOU!; YOU DID IT! FEEL BETTER!, etc are much better than overused "GET WELL SOON" balloon message.😢

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Nice

[@user-xg5gv4pb4b]

Nice. Tnx

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You're welcome

[@PrincessDumisileQwabe-is2wh]

In my case I think I must not do any exercise that is costing me to lift my hands/ arms above my head. Otherwise I suffer the consequences 😢. As I speak I'm sleeping like sitting after i had arms up exercise yesterday. Mine is ventricular septum defect 😢.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Take care and do what you can within your limitations.

[@muthusharma4593]

Hi Richard Can you Please send me some exercise to do with weights after Valve replacement.Thanks

[@ExerciseForHealth]

This video will help you, or my full version here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOmnHh9f6mbrpY

[@MarilynMay-ev5pi]

Had my third valve replacement in September 2023. Still really struggling to get any stamina or anything done.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hope this helps

[@beatz3279]

Im only 41yrs old and couldnt make it through this. Arms go like lead and legs and get sharp tight upler back and chest and flushing. I do have postural orthastatic tachycardia syndrome (POTs) and TOas compressed subclavian vein. I live a very sedentary life due to chronic pain and fatigue so im either sitting sleepint or sitting at desk job. Im worried if thiswas so hard dor me and HR 189 half way through if this is for people with confirmed heart disease.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You can adjust the intensity yourself though by means of tempo and movement. Everyone will be different, so as I say in all my workout videos you take it at a pace that feels right for you. This has followed the BACPR guidelines, but depending on your health conditions, you may need a programme of an even lower intensity to start out with.

[@raghunathiyengar9963]

Dear Richard ji, Iam an Indian, undergone Cabg 2 years back. Your video was really helpfull and Iam following it. Iam also interest in building upper muscles withDumbells. I need your opinion as to, doing it before or after your exercise. Dumbells will be of max 4 lbs

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Do it after. The cardio element in this workout will help regulate your heart rate and blood pressure before doing any weights.

[@raghunathiyengar9963]

Many thanks for your prompt reply.

[@IlangagePerera-bk9yw]

Is this exercise good for the people who had triple by pass surgery and working normal ? Surgery was done than 10 years ago? This exercise looks well organised and managed?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes this should be OK as well as my full cardiac rehab video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOmnHh9f6mbrpY

[@daryldoyal8315]

I'm very interested in this routine but I have a couple of questions. Is this a daily routine or x amount of times per week? Is there a certain time of day that would be best, first thing in the morning or maybe after work, before or after meals or does it matter? I'm 65 with a stent from two years ago.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

You could do this daily as it's cardio based, but 3-5 times a week would be optimum. In terms of time, any time that suits you but you may find before lunch or early afternoon (2 hours after lunch) would be better.

[@daryldoyal8315]

Thank you@@ExerciseForHealth

[@mariantobin9815]

1:53 - Start Here.

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes that's when the workout starts as written in the description :-)

[@prakashsubedi5427]

HI RICHARD 😊.. iam 24 and my ECG is normal but hear rate beats fast 80-90 rate ..so with these workout can i lower my heart rate back to normal 72-75 😊

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Any cardio exercise will help reduce your resting heart rate in the long term yes, providing you work at the right level. If this one is too easy, you may need a more intense one though (as this is more for cardiac rehab).

[@JamieBarnes-rw2cn]

How many times a week can I do this please and will it help me loose weight?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I would recommend 2-3 times a week as part of an active lifestyle. It may assist with weight loss but what you eat will be more effective.

[@JamieBarnes-rw2cn]

@@ExerciseForHealth thank you

[@drroy5762]

Just asking... ... What's the channel owner's background?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Hi, I'm a level 4 qualified exercise specialist in the UK. Previously, I have held level 3 personal trainer/ fitness consultant positions before specialising in exercise referral having worked in the health and fitness industry since 1996. I have managed a county wide exercise referral programme liaising with doctors surgeries and hospital physio departments and my level 4 qualifications are in cardiac rehab, stroke/ neurological rehab, respiratory/ pulmonary rehab and cancer rehab. Hope this helps!

[@Tstormer]

I'm doing this cause I've been too fat for too long and I need my BP down for good

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I hope you enjoy it

[@lindahicks2826]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@cyndi5510]

❤❤❤❤

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@robertballesteros2275]

I have my major CABG done last Feb 5th 2024 and my team of doctors and RN's, in-house PT/OT and Pastors at my church were taken by surprised that I am able to move aroind the hallways at the 3-ICU without assistive device. I am an early riser at 7am and we went walking exercise with my PT. I can climb the 12 plight stairs at home at day 2! And at day 3 after D/C, I can walk about total of 100 ft back and forth. Second week, I was independent in my ADL'S. Can I proceed and begin my Phase 2 Cardiac Rehab in the next 3 to 5 days? Pls advise me. Thank you. Or, should I wait for the sternum to heal 70% prior to begin my cardiac rehab Phase 2?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I have only offered advice to people that are 12 weeks after their surgery/ cardiac event once the cardiac team have monitored them with supervised exercise in a hospital setting (this is phase 3 in the UK) and pass on details to me so I can make appropriate exercise prescription for their phase 4 community setting (in the gym or class environment). I can't obviously advise individuals on this platform anyway not really knowing the full details of their health etc, but even at this stage I am not qualified to offer you any advice and you should speak with your cardiac team.

[@macoyalcoy6063]

Sir this exercise is applicable to everyone even not having a heart attcak?

[@EmperorStyleMilim]

I always easily get tired maybe about time I exercise😂

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes start with a little that's manageable and build up over time.

[@susannichol7025]

I have microvascular angina my BP is unstable will these exercises help my blood pressure

[@ExerciseForHealth]

This should be OK, but check your resting BP before you start making sure it's below 180/100.

[@mugabirwegauda8064]

When I am doing this my legs become too week , why?

[@ExerciseForHealth]

I can't answer your question I'm afraid!

[@Pat_Nu]

👍🙏🍀

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Thanks

[@narsareddygaddam5712]

I have congenital heart disease. Can I do this exercise

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Yes it might be OK for you if exercise has been advised to you by your doctor.

[@Amornyo]

Thanks im doing it everyday atleast 10-15mins it helps a lot🫰🏼

[@ExerciseForHealth]

Awesome, well done!