Perhaps you’ve been diagnosed with heart or lung disease, or had a heart attack or bypass surgery.  Maybe you have other risk factors for heart or lung disease like diabetes or obesity and are out of shape due to lack of exercise. If so, Fairview’s WEL program can help you reach your fitness goals and improve your quality of life.

Supervised exercise
This program allows you to exercise with confidence under the supervision and support of our exercise specialists. In the security of our rehabilitation gym, you’ll improve fitness and reduce risk of coronary artery disease and chronic health issues.

Fairview’s WEL program allows you to work independently and at your own pace. Our staff works with you to develop an individualized exercise prescription and goals. They evaluate your blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and oxygen saturation and make recommendations for how often these need to be monitored and recorded.

Professionally trained staff is available to answer questions and to assist you with the progression of your exercise program. The program will help you to maintain an active lifestyle and gain the confidence to continue independent exercise. 

The program meets Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 p.m.- 6 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehabilitation gym at University of Minnesota Medical Center on the Riverside campus. You may come any time during those hours, but must complete your workout by 5:50 p.m.

Payment
Fairview’s WEL program is not covered by insurance. The cost of the program is $49 per month regardless of the number of times you attend. (A month is defined as the first day of the calendar month to the last day.) Payment is due at the first visit of every month. The following payment options are available:

• Monthly
• 12-month pre-pay receives a 10% discount.

For more information
A physician referral is required for participation. To schedule an evaluation or for more information, call 612-273-5709.

Location
Fairview WEL Program
Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation
University of Minnesota Medical Center – Riverside campus
2312 S. 6th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55454