Results

To get the most benefits from cardiac rehabilitation, you'll need to continue the habits and follow the skills you learned in the program for the rest of your life.

Over the long term, sticking to your cardiac rehabilitation can help you:

• Improve strength
• Adopt heart-healthy behaviors, such as regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet
• Cut bad habits, such as smoking
• Manage your weight
• Find ways to manage stress
• Learn how to cope with heart disease
• Decrease your risk of coronary artery disease and other heart conditions

One of the most valuable benefits of cardiac rehabilitation is often an improvement in your overall quality of life. If you stick with your cardiac rehab program, you might end up feeling better than before you had a heart condition or had heart surgery.