In this episode of the Strive Insider, I interview Diamond Fernandes of the Heart Fit Clinic in Calgary Alberta. We had the opportunity to have a great discussion relating to heart health, strategies, assessment and being healthier.

In this podcast, learn what you need to do to take control of your heart health. I was amazed on hear how many people have no idea where they are when it comes to there heart health.

Links

Heart Fit Clinic (www.heartfitclinic.com)Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.com)

Find out a little about Diamond…

Diamond Fernandes, BSc, ACSM CES ®, CSCS Founder and Director, Heart Fit Clinic

Diamond Fernandes founded Heart Fit Inc. in 2003. He has a passion for cardiac rehabilitation, maintenance and prevention. But where does this passion come from? Diamond’s father was just 38 years old when he suffered his first heart attack. This came shortly on the heels of Diamond’s uncle dying of heart disease at age 42. Coincidently, also at the age of 42, Diamond’s father underwent bypass surgery. The stark realization that heart disease was going to be a part of Diamond’s life sank in very quickly.

Diamond always had an interest in exercise physiology and the benefits of leading a heart-healthy lifestyle, but the fact that heart disease touched such a personal note for him spurred his enthusiasm and passion about opening a cardiac rehabilitation clinic.

“We offer the best service for helping people recover from heart disease, and because I know heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women, we have brought on the most accurate screening tests for detecting your risk of a heart attack or stroke,” he comments.

Diamond graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology in 1997. He is a certified Clinical Exercise Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), member of the Canadian Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CACR), Canadian Cardiology Society, American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP), and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

Diamond possesses well over a decade of experience in the cardiac rehabilitation, and healthcare industry, and over that time his commitment to the field has grown. He has been featured extensively in the media as an expert on heart disease rehabilitation and prevention and is also dynamic speaker educating his audiences on various topics on heart health. Diamond has successfully helped thousands of Calgarians achieve a heart-healthy lifestyle while working for five years at the Cardiac Wellness Institute of Calgary and has successfully opened a cardiac rehabilitation clinic in Dubai, UAE. He was then recruited by the cardiology group in Kelowna to act as clinical manager for the Central Okanagan Association for Cardiac Health (COACH).He now directs the successful Heart Fit Clinic to see his personal passion in helping people with preliminary or diagnosed cardiovascular disease live happier, healthier and longer.

About Anton Joseph

Widely accepted as one of Canada’s most sought after trainers, Anton Joseph has helped thousands of individuals achieve their goals while also helping them enjoy the experience. This award winning trainer has close to 22 years of practical experience in the health and wellness industry. He is the strength and conditioning coach of choice to professional and college athletes including members of the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils and the Calgary Stampeders as well as members of the Canadian Junior Hockey Team and Olympic athletes.

Anton is founder of Strive Fitness and Athletics, Canada’s leading fitness and sport training organization. As an industry recognized author, keynote speaker and health expert, Anton has many credits to his name including:TelevisionX-Weighted (Slice Network)A-Channel CityTV Global TelevisionPrintCalgary HeraldCalgary SunFitness Business CanadaFitness Trainer CanadaRadioCBC

A few of the professional athletes who have been trained by Anton include:

HockeyGary Roberts, Joe Nieuwendyk, Dany Heatley, Brad Isbister, Brian McCabe, Corey Stillman, Chris Dingman, Joel Bouchard, Wayne McBean, James Patrick, Claude Vilgrain, Ken Sutton, Cale Hulse, Ron Stern, Chris Wells, Garret Stroshein, Joel Otto, Trevor Kidd, Dana Murzyn, Doug Houda, Marty Murray, Ryan Getzlaf, Braydon Coburn, Sandy McCarthy, Hayley Wickenhiser, Levi Nelson

FootballMark Dewit, Alondra Johnson, Allen Pitts, Jackie Kellogg, Scott Diebert, Srecko Zizakovic, Jason Clemett, Matt Finlay, Chris Burns, PeeWee Smith, Marvin Pope, Lubo Zizakovic

SoccerOwen HargreavesBaseballChris Reitsma