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 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.