Exercises for Cardiac Recovery

The authoritative post-rehabilitation exercise guide designed to help patients regain their physical health and strength after heart attack or heart surgery.

Exercises for Cardiac Recovery presents a post-rehabilitation exercise program designed to help men and women regain their physical health and strength after heart attack or heart surgery.

   • COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW. Provides readers with a complete understanding of the effects of heart disease on the body and the need for a post heart attack or cardiac surgery treatment program that includes cardiovascular support and strengthening.

   • AUTHORITATIVE EXPERT AUTHORS. William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD, founded Will Power and Fitness Associates and currently consults for fitness, healthcare, and wellness centers in New York and New Jersey. Keith Burns, MS, CSCS, has served in almost every capacity of the exercise science field at both the collegiate and professional level, working primarily as a strength and conditioning coach. Christopher Volgraf, CSCS, was one of the founding employees of the Princeton Longevity Center, where he served as the Director of Fitness and Senior Exercise Physiologist from 2002-2016.

   • ONLINE SUPPORT THROUGH GETFITNOW PLATFORM. Comprehensive online support via social media, community forums, and website featuring additional content such as exclusive exercise videos, nutritional tips, live updates from authors, and more.

   • MINIMIZE RISK. MAXIMIZE RESULTS. These workouts are designed with safety as the number one priority, all while minimizing pain and fatigue build-up for best long-term results.

   • SUITABLE FOR ALL FITNESS AND HEALTH LEVELS. Exercises are easy to follow and adaptable for the post rehab cardiac patient.

With exercises and corresponding workout plans tailored for those seeking to improve cardiovascular health, Exercises for Cardiac Recovery provides real benefits for heart disease patients, including a stronger system to make the post rehabilitation process easier, markedly less fatigue over time, and relief from emotional stress.

William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD, completed his B.S. in exercise science at Western Michigan University followed by a master's degree in education and a post-graduate program at Rutgers University. In 1993, Will began coaching triathletes and working with athletes and post-rehab clientele. He was a Division I Collegiate Strength Coach and has been competing in triathlons and marathons since 1998, recently finishing the Steelhead Half Ironman in Michigan in 5 hours and 22 minutes. Will founded Will Power and Fitness Associates and currently consults for fitness, healthcare, and wellness centers in New York and New Jersey.

Keith Burns, MS, CSCS, graduated in 2008 with a Master of Science in Human Movement with a concentration in Corrective Exercise from Arizona School of Health Sciences, A.T. Still University. Keith has served in almost every capacity of the exercise science field at both the collegiate and professional level, working primarily as a strength and conditioning coach. His professional experiences also includes working with several baseball organizations as a strength and conditioning coach, including the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers. Keith has also worked for two national sports performance franchises, Velocity Sports Performance and the Parisi Speed School. Keith currently works as a tenured track Instructor of Exercise Science at Raritan Valley Community College.

Christopher Volgraf, CSCS, received his degree in Exercise Science from Temple University, where he specialized in Exercise Testing & Prescription and Sports Specific Training. He currently holds the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist certification from the American College of Sports Medicine. One of the founding employees of the Princeton Longevity Center, Chris proudly served as the Director of Fitness and Senior Exercise Physiologist from 2002-2016. Over the last decade Chris has also built a very successful strength and conditioning and personal training business.

John Rumberger, PhD, is among of the world’s leading authorities on cardiac and vascular imaging using CT Scanning. Dr. Rumberger received his doctorate in engineering from Ohio State University in 1976 and graduated from the University of Miami School of Medicine in 1978. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Ohio State University Hospitals, and completed a cardiovascular diseases fellowship and early faculty development at the University of Iowa. He is currently Director of Cardiac Imaging and Lipid Management at PLC and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases.