Uphill Cardiac Wellness Centre offers the first unique home-based cardiac rehab program that assists patients in developing their knowledge in healthy eating and living. The home-based program is an informal, friendly and relaxed environment that meets once a week for one month.  The meetings are held at the Y.M.C.A. located at 20 Union Street, Brampton (Just off Market Square Road, near 4 Corners).
By the end of the program, you will know:

• How to exercise your heart -safely and effectively
• About your heart and cholesterol
• About your medications
• Your stress levels, understand the emotional changes that you might have experienced
• The methods of relaxation that suit your lifestyle

Prior to joining the program, you will need to:

• Complete our survey
• Complete a pre-stress test at Uphill Cardiac Wellness Centre - this will give the Doctor an indication of your fitness level and your individualized training heart rate

The Program consists of once a week sessions over a four week period, with the third Tuesday of every month the chance to have a tour of different food types at Fortinos.

Week One:

• General introduction
• Simple to follow heart anatomy and risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease
• Importance of and how to measure your heart rate 
• Warm-up and stretching exercises prior to doing any exercise
• Walking 

Week Two:

• Importance of Medications and Q & A with Dr. L. Hill
• EECP as an alternative to By Pass Surgery
• Exercise

Week Three:

• Nutritional diet and importance of watching cholesterol levels
• Exercise  

Week Four:

• Impact Coronary Artery Disease has on family members
• Exercise