Cardio - Y  Program

Anyone can join the Cardio - Y

Whether your life has been altered by high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart surgery, stents, diabetes, obesity, heart attack or stroke, the West Morris Area YMCA CARDIO-Y Program is a great way to build and rehabilitate your heart health in a warm friendly and safe environment. First established in 1999, the CARDIO-Y Program is designed and managed by top-notch Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses along with a respected local Cardiologist  Medical Advisor. You can be sure that all exercises and recommendations are safe, medically supervised and highly effective.

Each Participant Receives:

Individual program designed to suit your needs

Direct Communication between CARDIO-Y nurse and your doctor.

Regular blood pressure checks and pulse monitoring.

Ongoing monitoring and mentoring to help chart your progress.

Personalized counseling on medications, diet, exercise, and risk factor modifications.

Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Health Assessment

Anyone can schedule a Cardio Pulmonary Fitness and Health Assessment

Medical history and risk factor analysis

Submaximal exercise stress test including:

Blood pressure, Pulse monitoring, Individualized exercise prescription based on performance, Flexibility testing and analysis, Strength testing and analysis

Physical assessment including:

Body fat measurement, Waist/Hip ratio, BMI measurement

Discussion of current physical condition, risk factors and written exercise plan to improve health and physical fitness.