The CBBCA is “where community lives” and we are very proud to announce that two of our amazing staff, our gym, and the new Anytime VIP program have achieved Heart Wise Exercise certification by the Ottawa Heart Institute. A huge thank you goes out to our resident Personal Trainer Katrin Bachmann and Victoria Lefebre of TreePose Yoga & Wellness for this achievement.

HWE classes will appeal to all fitness enthusiasts however our trainers have, in partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute, taken extensive additional training to be able to tailor programs and classes so they are safe and appropriate for people with, or at risk of developing, heart or cardiovascular disease,  stroke, arthritis, diabetes or other chronic health issues and those graduating from rehabilitation programs. If this applies to you please let Katrin or Victoria know and they can make suitable suggestions.

A program or class selected to display the Heart Wise Exercise logo meets criteria established by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, fitness professionals in the community, and other stakeholders, including participants.

Katrin can be reached for more information on HWE, the CBBCA, and our programs at 613-869-2786) or email us at fitness@cbbca.ca