Getting Started

Step One:

If you think this program would be valuable for you, download our referral form.

Take this referral form to your physician for a consultation. If your physician agrees that this program is right for you, have them fill out the referral form and fax it to our office. The Heart Institute will then contact you to arrange an appointment to get you started.

Stress Test

Along with the referral form, the Heart Institute requires a current exercise stress test before starting the program.

• If necessary, we will provide you with a cardiologist-supervised exercise stress test on site.

By performing an exercise stress test, we are able to assess the safest levels for you to participate in physical activity. The results of this test allows us to design you an individualized exercise program that is right for you.

• The exercise stress test will be repeated periodically throughout the program to monitor your progress.

Step Two

• Meet with Brock University Heart Institute trainers and recieve your customized program.
  • The staff will show you how to use the equipment and are present at all times to help and answer any questions you have.
• Participate in classes and workshops designed to help you learn about heart disease risk factors and how to manage them.