Exercising with Atrial Fibrillation: What You Need to Know
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia worldwide, affecting over 3 million Canadians and more than 5 million people in the U.S. It’s also one of the most misunderstood conditions when it comes to exercise.
At the Online Exercise Clinic, we’re often asked:
“Is it safe to exercise with atrial fibrillation?”
“How much is too much?”
“What if my heart rate is all over the place?”
Exercise and Mental Health: A Natural Prescription for Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Well-Being
In recent years, mental health has taken its rightful place in conversations about overall wellness. From anxiety and depression to chronic stress and mood disorders, millions of individuals are seeking evidence-based, sustainable strategies to improve their psychological well-being. One powerful and often underutilized tool is exercise.
The Rise of Smart Fitness: How AI and Fitness Trackers Are Changing Exercise for People with Chronic Health Conditions
In recent years, wearable fitness trackers, smartwatches, and artificial intelligence (AI) have evolved from step counters and calorie trackers into powerful health companions—especially for people living with chronic diseases and disabilities. At the Online Exercise Clinic, we’re seeing firsthand how these tools, when paired with expert guidance from a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, can help people exercise safely, confidently, and consistently.
Exercising with Pacemakers and Defibrillators: Safety, Benefits, and What You Need to Know
Learn how to safely and effectively exercise with a pacemaker or defibrillator (ICD). Understand device settings, heart rate targets, and medication effects. Expert advice included.
Strength Training with Heart Disease: Safe, Effective, and Backed by Science
Strength training is safe and effective for people with heart disease including after open-heart surgery. Learn safe, evidence-based strength training guidelines.
Bridging the Cardiac Care Gap: How Virtual Exercise Counselling Can Support Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Yet, despite decades of research supporting the role of exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) in reducing mortality and improving quality of life, access and adherence to these programs remain critically low.
At the Online Exercise Clinic, we believe that virtual, individualized, and evidence-based exercise counselling can help fill a growing gap in cardiac care — one that continues to leave too many people behind.
Exercise and Diabetes: What You Need to Know Before You Move
In this post, we’ll explore how to safely and effectively incorporate physical activity into your diabetes care plan, using evidence-based guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Whether you’re living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, our goal is to help you move safely and confidently.
How Just 150 Minutes a Week Can Transform Your Health: The Science Behind the Guidelines
If you live with a chronic condition or disability, you’ve probably been told that “exercise is good for you.” But how much is enough to make a real difference? The answer might surprise you—it’s just 150 minutes per week. That’s about 22 minutes a day.
Exercise as Medicine: Understanding the Role of a Clinical Exercise Physiologist
A Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) is a healthcare professional with specialized training in exercise science and clinical practice. They are experts in using exercise and physical activity as therapeutic tools to help individuals with chronic diseases and disabilities improve their health, manage their conditions, and enhance their quality of life. Their work involves assessing, designing, and implementing exercise programs tailored to the specific needs of patients, considering their medical history, current health status, and personal goals.
Teeing Off Safely: Playing Golf While on Cardiac Medications
For individuals with heart conditions, medications are a crucial component of treatment. These medications can have significant effects on the body, influencing how one should approach physical activities like golf. Here’s a look at some common cardiac medications and their potential impacts on golfing.
Why is exercise good for our hearts? The Hidden Cardiovascular Benefit of Exercise
Why is exercise good for our hearts? The Hidden Cardiovascular Benefit of Exercise
While most of us know that exercise is good for our health explaining why it is good often stumps many of us including health professionals. For this blog I will focus in on why exercise is beneficial for the cardiovascular system and why engaging in regular exercise is crucial for individuals with coronary artery disease.
Teeing Up for Recovery: Returning to Golf After Open-Heart Surgery
Teeing Up for Recovery: Returning to Golf After Open-Heart Surgery
If you’re an avid golfer who has recently undergone open-heart surgery, the desire to return to the course can be a powerful motivator in your recovery. But how do you get back in the swing of things safely and effectively? In this blog post, we’ll explore the journey of returning to golf after open-heart surgery.