This time, I will focus on some cardiac rehab exercise that can help you strengthen your heart and muscles.
Some of the exercises are:
- Arm raise: This exercise helps you strengthen your shoulder muscles. You need to hold hand weights (one to two pounds) and raise your arms to the sides until they are parallel to the ground, then lower them back to your sides. Repeat 6 to 8 times and do a second set.
- Triceps extension: This exercise helps you strengthen the triceps muscles (back of the upper arm). You need to hold a hand weight in one hand and raise your arm up, then bend your elbow and lower the weight behind you. Then straighten your arm and lift the weight up again. Repeat 6 to 8 times and do a second set.
- Walking heel-to-toe: This exercise helps you improve your balance. You need to walk by placing the heel of one foot just in front of the toes of the other foot, so that they touch or almost touch. Repeat for 20 heel-to-toe steps.
- Leg extensions: This exercise helps you strengthen your thigh and leg muscles. You need to sit on a chair and lift one leg off the floor until your knee is straight, then lower it back down. Repeat on the other side. Repeat 6 to 8 times on each side and do a second set.
- Side leg raise: This exercise helps you strengthen your hip, thighs and buttocks. You need to stand behind a chair and hold it for balance, then lift one leg to the side as high as you can, then lower it back down. Repeat on the other side. Repeat 6 to 8 times on each side and do a second set.
These are some examples of cardiac rehab exercises that you can do at home or at a gym. You should always consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program and follow their instructions on how often and how long to exercise.