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Spencer Hospital and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department along with their participants will be celebrating Cardiac Rehabilitation Week, Feb. 12-18, by drawing attention to the role of cardiac rehabilitation in reducing the potentially devastating effects of heart disease. Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is celebrated during February, American Heart Month, as part of a national campaign to draw greater attention to heart health. The week coincides each year with Valentines Day.

Spencer Hospital and Cardiac Rehabilitation staff work with participants to improve their cardiovascular fitness by developing individualized exercise programs and providing education on risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and stress management.

We design a program that is specific for each individual, Carolyn Hicks, RN, said. Individuals enjoy exercising here because they are sharing with people facing similar challenges in a medically supervised area.

There are also things someone can do on their own to focus on heart health and to stay healthier in general. The Center for Disease Control recommends: every adult should accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most days of the week. Regular exercise helps decrease bad cholesterol, lower resting heart rate, improve muscle tone and increase energy level. Once you commit to a regular aerobic exercise program it is important to add strength training exercises. By adding weight training to your exercise routine you lower your risks of osteoporosis and the likelihood of fractures as you age. You should also work on stretching the major muscle groups in your body to stay flexible and to reduce the chance of an injury.

Most of all you need to remember motivation to exercise just doesnt happen. Finding a buddy to exercise with and varying your exercise routine may help make exercise more fun. Its something you make happen each and every day, Hicks explained.

For more information about Spencer Hospitals Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, contact 264-6178. Cardiac Rehabilitation Week is sponsored each year by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

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Spencer Hospital honors Cardiac Rehabilitation Week - Spencer Daily Reporter

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