Enhanced Cardiac Rehab Powered by Pritikin

CCA’s Enhanced Cardiac Rehab powered by Pritikin provides you with the tools and resources needed for your health and your cardiac recovery.

Who qualifies for enhanced cardiac rehab?

Do you suffer from or have:

  • A heart attack within the past year

  • Coronary artery bypass surgery

  • Current stable angina

  • Heart valve repair or replacement

  • Angioplasty/heart stents

  • Heart or heart-lung transplant

  • Chronic heart failure

CCA Enhanced Cardiac Rehab is open to current patients of Capital Cardiology Associates meeting requirements. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to your CCA provider through our patient portal.

Lifestyle choices are very important in order to avoid a heart condition – according to the World Health Organization, 80% of all heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes can be prevented through healthier lifestyle choices.

Taking Cardiac Rehab to
the Next Level

  • Cardiac rehab is a time-tested, proven, and well-established component of recovery from a heart event, yet traditionally, the focus has been solely on exercise. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Pritikin ICR to offer Intensive Cardiac Rehab, a comprehensive program which incorporates not only exercise, but also heart-healthy nutrition and healthy mind-set education aimed at strengthening every facet of your well-being. 

  • Intensive Cardiac Rehab (ICR) empowers you with the tools and resources you need for your health and your cardiac recovery. 

  • Each ICR visit includes safe, supervised exercise and in-depth education through immersive workshops, in-depth videos, live cooking demonstrations, and individualized consultations. 

Regular Exercise

  • Regular exercise following a heart event is a crucial aspect of the recovery process. Your cardiac rehab team will work with you to develop an individualized exercise plan, get you started, and track your progress. Your customized rehab plan will include cardiovascular conditioning, resistance training, and flexibility components.

  • As you exercise in the safe and controlled environment of our ICR facility, you will be monitored by a care team who can serve as the eyes and ears of your physician. When you’re ready to graduate from cardiac rehab, our ICR team will work with you to create a long-term, sustainable home exercise plan to continue what you learned and build upon your skills. 

Healthy Mindset

  • Learning to recognize and reduce stress is another important element of heart health. Through our Healthy Mind-Set Workshops, you will discover simple and actionable techniques which you can incorporate into your daily life as you continue the recovery process. 

Cooking School Workshops 

Your journey to recovery is taken even further through weekly Cooking School Workshops. Taught by a team of culinary experts, these live cooking demos will show you, plus your significant other or support person, just how easy it is to prepare Pritikin-style, heart-healthy meals that are both tasty and affordable. 

Cooking School Workshop topics include:

  • Adding Flavor – Sodium-Free 

  • Fast and Healthy Breakfasts 

  • Powerhouse Plant-Based Proteins 

  • Satisfying Salads and Dressings 

  • Simple Sides and Sauces 

  • Savory Soups 

  • Efficiency Cooking – Meals in a Snap 

  • Comforting Weekend Breakfasts 

  • One-Pot Wonders 

  • Fast Evening Meals 

  • Easy Entertaining …and more! 

Enhanced Cardiac Rehab Success Stories

  • This program at CCA Cardiac Rehab is truly exceptional! The team embodies kindness, compassion, and expertise. Their dedicated emphasis on the three pillars of exercise, diet, and stress reduction is pivotal in rejuvenating confidence and fostering a healthier lifestyle. Armed with newfound knowledge, skills, and a positive mindset, participants are empowered to navigate life with greater well-being and hopefully steer clear of future cardiac events. I cannot overstate the invaluable impact of this program and wholeheartedly endorse it without reservation!

    Dave M.

  • Enhanced Cardiac Rehab provides a holistic approach to health and fitness, addressing both the mind and body. Within a supervised setting, participants engage in a tailored exercise regimen designed to meet individual needs and goals. Additionally, a motivational program focused on nutrition and wellness equips individuals with a blueprint for sustainable lifestyle changes. This transformative journey steers individuals away from detrimental habits that may have led to their current health status, guiding them towards a revitalized and rejuvenated lifestyle. It's time to heed the messages your body is sending and embark on a new path towards a healthier, more fulfilling future, leaving behind the patterns of the past that may have limited longevity.

    Sarah P.

  • This program is truly exceptional! It stands out for its comprehensive and meticulously researched approach, rooted in solid principles and pillars. What truly sets it apart, though, is the remarkable team of dedicated professionals—compassionate, knowledgeable, and deeply invested in the well-being of their patients. Thanks to their guidance, I've experienced transformative changes in my life, for which I am profoundly grateful!

    Jay R.

  • Cardiac Rehabilitation stands as an exemplary pathway toward optimal health for cardiac patients, embracing a holistic perspective. Following the trauma of a heart attack, the program eradicates uncertainties about leading a fulfilling life ahead. Through a comprehensive approach encompassing physiology, nutrition, and behavioral coaching, patients regain confidence, seize control of their health, and embrace a hopeful future. This journey also sheds light on areas necessitating behavioral enhancements, all delivered with gentleness, compassion, and insightful education about post-cardiac incident changes in the body. The dedicated team tirelessly ensures each patient receives superior care and monitoring. Our heartfelt gratitude extends to Dr. Daniel Esper and Capital Cardiology for granting us this opportunity to reclaim our health.

    Amy B.

  • WOW! I am amazed by the depth of knowledge, degree of professionalism and positive, encouraging, courteous attitude of EVERY member of this OUTSTANDING TEAM!!! My many questions were thoroughly addressed as I progressed through this comprehensive program. The exercises were tailored to my abilities while still challenging me to improve-which I did in every way including gaining more strength, stamina and decreased blood pressure as well as improved awareness of better nutrition, exercise and body mechanics and stress reduction. In addition, the team made the experience fun! I was blessed to have been guided by the Capital Region’s BEST CARDIAC REHAB TEAM EVER! Thank you so much!

    Mark S.

  • CCA Rehab is a wonderful program. The team is the best! They are hard-working, caring and dedicated. The program is comprehensive and not only do I feel better, I am committed to continue the life long changes for not only being “heart healthy” but continuing to improve my overall health. I am simply in awe of the entire team and program!

    Tim R.