Personal training after cardiac rehab in Millersville, MD
Finished cardiac rehab and not sure what comes next? Keep building strength and endurance with a nurse-founded team, in a private studio with an AED on site.
$25 first session · No long-term contracts · HSA / FSA accepted
Hear it from Andrew.
Andrew came to Repke Fitness after finishing cardiac rehab. He recorded this short video about training with our team. Our nurse-led team picks up where rehab ends, so you keep getting stronger with people who understand your heart history.
Cardiac rehab ends. Your heart health doesn’t.
Hospital cardiac rehab programs are supervised and structured, and they are one of the best things you can do after a heart attack, stent, bypass surgery, valve repair, or heart failure diagnosis. But they end, usually after a set number of sessions, and many people are left wondering how hard they can safely push on their own.
That is where we come in. Once your cardiologist or cardiac rehab team has cleared you for exercise, we help you keep going: building strength, improving endurance, and getting back to the things you love, at a pace that respects your heart.
Steady progress, never guesswork.
Start from your rehab notes
Bring your cardiac rehab discharge summary and any limits from your cardiologist. We build your plan from there.
Intensity guided by how you feel
We use the talk test and a simple effort scale, plus your heart rate if your doctor gave you a target range, to keep each session in a safe zone.
Strength, not just cardio
Resistance training, done right, helps with everyday strength and blood sugar control. We introduce it gradually with careful breathing and no breath-holding.
Gradual progression
Small, steady increases week by week, adjusted around medications, fatigue, and how you are feeling that day.
Coordination with your care team
With your permission, we are happy to share progress with your cardiologist or primary care provider.
An AED on site
Our studio has an automated external defibrillator, and our team knows where it is and how to use it.
Private and welcoming
No crowded gym floor and no one sizing you up. Everyone in our studio has their own trainer, so nobody is watching but your coach.
Certified, clinically experienced
A Registered Nurse founder and certified trainers with physical therapy clinic experience who are comfortable working with medical conditions.
Close to home
In Millersville, a short drive from Severna Park, Pasadena, Glen Burnie, Odenton, and Annapolis.
In their own words.
“My husband is losing weight and his hypertension and type 2 diabetes are well controlled. His doctor will probably even decrease his medication!”
Maria M.Google review
“I have congestive heart failure. When I went looking for a personal trainer, I was looking for a trainer that would understand the restrictions on my physical body because of the heart failure. I was excited about Repke because Louben is a registered nurse.”
Amber B.Google review
“I have reduced my A1C and cholesterol to a normal range. I have increased my flexibility and cardio endurance.”
Michelle V.Google review
Excerpts from public client reviews. Read all 189 on Google
More about Repke.
Post-rehab training
The next step after physical therapy.
ProgramTraining after a stroke
Balance, strength, and confidence.
Paying for trainingUse your HSA or FSA
Heart conditions often qualify with a letter of medical necessity.
FounderMeet Louben Repke, RN
Nurse-founded personal training.
ProgramSeniors and fall prevention
Strength and balance for later in life.
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Common questions.
Is it safe to train with a personal trainer after a heart attack?
For most people who have been cleared by their cardiologist, yes. We start conservatively, keep intensity in the range your care team recommends, and progress gradually. Always get medical clearance first.
Do you have an AED?
Yes. Our Millersville studio has an AED on site.
Is this a cardiac rehab program?
No. Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program run by hospitals and clinics. We are the next step after it: certified personal trainers, led by a nurse-founded team, who help you keep progressing once you have finished or been cleared.
What should I bring to my first session?
Your cardiac rehab discharge summary if you have it, your medication list, any heart rate or activity limits from your doctor, and comfortable clothes and sneakers.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
Often, yes. Heart conditions are a common reason training qualifies with a letter of medical necessity. Here is how it works.
$25 gets you in the door.
One hour with a certified trainer. We learn where you are, talk through your goals and any medical history, and you get a real workout. No pressure, no contract.
- 60-minute private session
- Full movement assessment
- Custom program recommendation
- HSA / FSA payment accepted
Tell us what you’d like to work on.
Share a little about your goals, your schedule, and any injuries or health history. We’ll text you back within 24 to 48 hours.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 189 Google reviewsPrefer to talk? Call or text 667-771-5336.
Not ready to book yet? Start with a free guide: Steady & Strong (fall prevention) or Stronger in 4 Weeks (strength).