HCM Fitness Programs
Fitness ‘gains’ are possible without exercise ‘pains’.
This website is designed to show you how to maintain heart health through step-by-step videos, key medical information and a proven exercise program. Blending the best in cardiac medicine with the latest fitness practices, we have designed a safe and effective series of exercises that can be done individually or as part of a program. Created specifically for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients, our Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced HCM programs can be followed by anyone seeking to improve their overall fitness. We invite you to try our holistic approach to exercise created to promote well-being, resilience to stress and a happy, healthy heart.
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What is HCM & Why Fitness? |
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a condition where the heart muscle has variable amounts of hypertrophy (thickening) and or muscle scarring. It is present in about 1/500 persons and often has a genetic basis with multiple family members affected.
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How To Begin Your Fitness Program |
When beginning your exercise program it is best to start with the Beginner program, especially if you are new to exercise. The Beginner program offers a way to connect and work with foundational movements.
BEGINNER
FITNESS PROGRAM
An introduction to a safe and effective fitness program designed for patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
INTERMEDIATE
FITNESS PROGRAM
A progression from the Beginner Program offering more advanced and integrated stretching, functional resistance training and relaxation techniques.
ADVANCED
FITNESS PROGRAM
A progression from the Intermediate Program into full Functional Movement Patterns.