Workout recordings

Workout videos

WARNING: These virtual exercise sessions are intended for participants of the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest Cardiac Rehabilitation Center who have had medical clearance to participate. If you have not received medical clearance, we strongly recommend you consult your physician to discuss this before participating in any exercise program. Before participating, make sure that you have the necessary physical health and skills to be able to do these exercises safely. You should also understand that participating in virtual exercise sessions carries a risk of physical injury, although the risk is low if you have received medical clearance and follow the instructions carefully. If you participate in a virtual session, you understand that it is at your own risk and that the CIUSSS Center-Ouest cannot be held responsible for any injury.  Make sure you have unencumbered space, a sturdy chair that leans against the wall or access to a counter, comfortable clothes, and proper shoes for exercise. Listen carefully to the instructions and have a good session!

Video content descriptions are presented below each video. Exercise programs related to each videos are available in PDF format and can be downloaded/printed from the section below the videos.

Mobilization/Range of motion exercises: A session to mobilize your joint and muscle during the earlier phase of rehabilitation, especially after a sternotomy (open-heart surgery) to regain freedom of movement et endurance for your upper and lower body. Shake off some of the rust and gain mobility with us!
Stretching routine: A session to relax and stretch your body in a sitting and standing positions. We recommend doing stretches after being physically active (at least a 5min warm-up prior) as to work on heated muscles. For each position, aim for a constant feeling of tension in the target muscle, but without presence of pain. Regulars stretches can help improve flexibility and joint range of motion.
Chair exercises: A session where exercise are executed on a chair or with its support for our participants with lower fitness, or more important joint limitations. Prepare a solid chair, good footwear and your walking aid if that applies.
Seated cardio: An entirely seated workout to get you some light to moderate exercise minutes. Pick your own pace to set the intensity. Prepare a sturdy chair, good footwear and your water bottle!
Bodyweight exercises: Aimed for our active participants, this session uses your own bodyweight as a charge in a resistance training workout. Get ready to stay up, moving and maybe even sweating! Manage your pace to adjust intensity. Prepare a sturdy chair, good footwear and your water bottle!
Walk-It-Out session: This session aims to pump your cardio up by alternating on spot walking bouts with other cardio-flavored exercises. The workout requires to stand and have fair balance. Adjust your pace to the desired intensity. Prepare good footwear, unencumbered space to move and your water bottle!
Elastic band exercises: This session guides you into resistance training with elastic bands. The exercises can be done sitting or standing, while the resistance depends on the band being used. Prepare a sturdy chair, your elastic bands, good footwear and your water bottle!
Dumbbells exercise: Aimed for our active participants, this resistance training session makes use of dumbbells in a mostly standing routine. The load of the dumbbells will set the difficulty of each exercise, it is recommended to start with light weights and increase if needed. You might use different loads for different exercises. Prepare a sturdy chair, your dumbbells, good footwear and your water bottle!

Exercise programs and other physical activity video resource

Exercise program linked to video recordings:

 Mobilization/Range of motion                                 Stretching routine

 Chair exercises                                                                Seated Cardio

 Bodyweight exercises                                                  Walk-It-Out

 Elastic band exercises                                                 Dumbbell exercises

 

    Other physical activity videos resources:

     Move50plus (interactive platform containing a variety of training video created for 50+ year old participants, videos in french)

     ParticipACTION (exercise videos, yoga, tonus, dance and more; Canadian goverment program to promote active lifestyle)

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