A Canadian first for Énergie Cardio with an offer combining telemedicine and virtual training - Conseil québécois de la franchise

Montreal, January 28, 2021 – While with COVID-19, sedentary lifestyle becomes a public health problem and at the same time, access to doctors is more difficult than before, Énergie Cardio is now offering a solution to Quebecers by launching its new service 100 % virtual: THE 360⁰.

Subscription THE 360⁰in particular offers access to the telemedicine service 24/7 health (www.sante247.ca) allowing subscribers and their families to have access to nurses and doctors with just a few clicks.

The service offering includes prescriptions, referrals to specialists, telephone or video consultations, etc., for all the family, with a single subscription.

“While health is at the heart of Quebecers’ concerns, Énergie Cardio is still proving that the health of the body and mind of its members is an absolute priority by making a shift towards global health, entirely virtual, which encourages people move better, eat better and get back on their feet faster, 24/7. It’s like having a gym and a medical clinic in your pocket! », Emphasizes Eveline Canape, Vice-President of Groupe Énergie Cardio.

In addition to access to telemedicine for the whole family, THE 360⁰offers several virtual training options with its two new applications available in the App Store, for only $ 29.99 per month ($ 359.99 per year), plus taxes. This introductory price is for a limited time. Certain conditions apply.

The Énergie Cardio VIRTUAL application, giving access to more than one hundred pre-recorded virtual lessons and training, in “streaming” and deferred every week, with new features every month.
The Énergie Cardio TRAINING app giving access to training programs, follow-up with a trainer 7 days a week through an online chat, follow-up of his progress, a training calendar, the possibility of connecting with different training devices mobile devices (Polar, Fitbit, Strava, Garmin, etc.), as well as a virtual personal trainer if the subscriber wishes to receive more personalized support. This application also gives access to healthy recipes from Isabelle Huot, Doctor of Nutrition, exclusive to Énergie Cardio.

THE 360 ° is the very first subscription that offers full access to healthcare professionals when the population feels the need. It not only offers the efficiency and flexibility of the best virtual workouts, but also and most importantly, the peace of mind of having access to medical support in moments: a true 360 degrees of overall health.

“Although 83% of adults think physical inactivity is a serious health problem, only 16% meet national guidelines for 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week,” says ParticipACTION.[1]

A report prepared by Medisys in 2019 found that, on average, full-time workers are absent 9.3 days per year. In addition, 68% of Canadians said they had neglected to see a doctor because of wait times, inability to get an appointment after hours or other obstacles.[2]

2021 trends in physical health

THE 360⁰d’Énergie Cardio is directly aligned with the major physical health trends projected for 2021. According to the annual global survey Health & Fitness Journal from l’American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) the number one new trend is online training, which was ranked as 26^e trend in 2020.

Telemedicine, wearable technology, strength training, high-intensity training and the use of a personal trainer are among the trends that will characterize the year 2021, which corresponds to the initiative of Énergie Cardio.

For all the details: https://www.energiecardio.com/fr/nos-offres#abonnements

Eveline Canape, vice-president of Énergie Cardio, is available to discuss this initiative or the 2021 training trends.

Information :

Valérie Lavoie / Mylène Forget

Massy Forget Langlois public relations

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(438) 885-9135 / (514) 266-2156

[1] 2019 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults https://participaction.cdn.prismic.io/participaction/053e1824-abbd-48ee-89d1-5909640ece26_Bulletin_2019_de_l%27activit%C3%A9_physique_chez_les_adultes_de_ParticipACTION.pdf

[2] 2019 Medisys Report: Virtual Healthcare in Canada and mental health from Deloitte Insights Report: A blueprint for workplace mental health programs

[1] 2019 Medisys Report: Virtual Healthcare in Canada and mental health from Deloitte Insights Report: A blueprint for workplace mental health programs

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