VITAL STEPS: CARDIOPULMONARY REHAB EXERCISE GROUP

Thursdays, Sept 18 – Nov 27, 2025 (no group Oct 23) | 9–10am
 

Location: Upstairs Hall at myFM Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew, ON

Maximum participants: 10

Cost: free


This 10-week program is designed for individuals with heart or lung conditions. Led by a kinesiologist and either a nurse or respiratory therapist, it combines tailored exercise, health education, and lifestyle support to improve cardiovascular and respiratory health.

You are welcome to join the waitlist if you:

  • Are 18 years or older
  • Have a diagnosed, stable, and well-managed heart or lung condition (e.g., COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, heart disease)
  • Can walk at least 100 metres independently (with or without a gait aid)
  • Can independently participate in a group exercise class
  • You are an Ontarian with a physician in our affiliated physician group 

    OR

    You are an Ontarian with a home address in one of the following communities:

    • Admaston/Bromley
    • Burnstown
    • Calabogie
    • Dacre
    • Douglas
    • Greater Madawaska
    • Griffith
    • Haley Station
    • Horton
    • Renfrew

For safety reasons, some medical conditions mean a person should not take part. Do not join the waitlist if you have any of the following:

  • Heart attack within the past week
  • Uncontrolled or unstable heart problems (e.g., worsening angina, irregular heartbeat, worsening heart failure)
  • Resting systolic blood pressure > 180 mmHg or resting diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg
  • Resting heart rate ≥ 100 bpm
  • Symptomatic severe aortic stenosis
  • Active endocarditis (heart infection)
  • Uncontrolled or unstable lung disease
  • Recent embolism (pulmonary embolism, thrombophlebitis)

Click here to join the waitlist. This is our preferred registration method, but you can also call our reception team at (613) 554-9551 or 1-866-972-5549 to be added to the waitlist.

Please note: Joining the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment. We will contact you to confirm your spot.