The Take H.E.A.R.T. program is 12 to 14-weeks of introductory-level physical activity (aerobic and strength conditioning) and healthy eating instruction in a group setting three days per week. The primary goal is to educate adults, 30 years of age or older, in adopting new lifestyle behaviours that can reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and cancers related to physical inactivity. Past participants of this award winning program have seen improvements in their health and daily functioning.
The Take H.E.A.R.T. Program is unique in that the content is delivered by a certified professional staff of registered dietitians, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiologist- certified personal trainers (CPT®) and certified exercise physiologists (CEP®). The Take H.E.A.R.T. program is not just another exercise program or diet. It is a program to help you learn how to incorporate healthy eating and regular physical activity into your life.
The Take H.E.A.R.T. is a partnership between the UNB Kinesiology, Centre communautaire Sainte-Ann, Recreation and Tourism- Town of Oromocto, CFB Gagetown- Personnel Support Programs, Network for Healthy Living, Sunbury South Wellness Network, Horizon Health Network. The program is also supported by the Government of New Brunswick’s Healthy and Inclusive Communities.
Our Programs and Locations
The Fredericton, UNB- English program is the original program site which was established in 2003. It currently is running out of the Lady Beaverbrook Gym and the training Centre for all Take H.E.A.R.T. certified professionals.
The Fredericton, CCSA- French program was the first location to offer the Take H.E.A.R.T. program in French at the Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne (CCSA). The program offers the original Take HEART program in French and is delivered by Take H.E.A.R.T. certified professionals. As of winter 2013, this program will be run in conjunction with the UNB Kinesiology’s KIN Kids program , which offers parents who don’t have child care the ability to participant in the program. This program is a partnership between UNB kinesiology, CCSA and Horizon Health.
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The Oromocto, Recreation Centre- English program is the first location to offer the program outside of Fredericton. The program offers the original Take HEART program in English and is delivered by Take H.E.A.R.T. certified professionals with the support of CFB Gagetown -Personnel Support Programs’ certified professionals. As of winter 2013, this program will be run in conjunction with the UNB Kinesiology’s KIN Kids program, which offers parents who don’t have child care the ability to participant in the program. The Oromocto location is a partnership between Recreation and Tourism for the Town of Oromocto, CFB Gagetown -Personnel Support Programs, UNB Kinesiology and Horizon Health.
