Waking up after cardiac surgery can be a frightening experience. Whether you are the patient, a family member, or friend, seeing the hospital room and all the strange devices whirring and clicking around you can cause added stress at an already difficult time. Knowing what to expect can help you relax and focus on the heart surgery post operative recovery process.

Maximizing the fun and reducing the pain of your workouts will keep you actually doing them for months and years to come. So, what type of exercises should you do? Here are a few common cardio workout devices that will give you a good idea on which type of exercise you'll find the most enjoyable.