This home exercise program guides you through the components of starting an exercise program. This includes how to monitor your heart rate and precautions needed when starting an exercise program.
If you are interested, you can see our anatomy page to help guide you, as well as self tests and equipment that may be needed.
The third section will go into the different types of exercises, including stretching, strengthening and balance with examples of each.
It is recommended that if you’re new to exercising or have pre-existing health concerns, you should consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. This will ensure that you receive personalized recommendations tailored to your unique health status, and potentially prevent any complications that may arise.
It is important to remember that the information presented here and in books is of an educational nature and should not be used in lieu of medical advice from your doctor and healthcare team.
This page includes tips such as precautions related to temperature, how to take your monitor your heart rate, average vital signs. warm up/cool down; duration, frequency, intensity & movement pattern; breathing –diaphragmatic & pursed lip.
This page has helpful information on muscles and skeletal antatomy with normal range of motion, planes, positions, directions and joint action. Tbis also includes self tests and equipment you may need to help you get started.
This page has information about different types of exercises you can do to improve your balance, strength, core stability, myofascial release, endurance, and agility. It also includes examples of exercises for each type.
We understand that starting an exercise program can be intimidating, especially if you’re not sure where to begin or how to progress as you become more fit. That’s why our guides are designed with beginners, intermediate and advanced individuals in mind. Also included are nutritional guidelines to ensure that you’re fueling your body with the right foods to help you achieve all of your fitness goals.