Heart Smart
Heart Smart is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Scheme run by Charnwood Borough Council supported byNHS LeicstershireCounty and Rutland. Heart Smart is a partnership between the following organisations:
- Charnwood Borough Council
- NHS Leicestershire County and Rutland
- University Hospitals of Leicester
- Selected G.P Practices
Heart Smart is targeted at people who are either recovering from heart problems or heart surgery. Its aim is to promote gentle exercise as a means of enabling individuals to achieve and maintain better health. Individuals are encouraged to become independent exercisers so that they can reap the benefits of leading an active lifestyle.
Participants are offered safe and effective exercise:
- Under the guidance of qualified B.A.C.R Exercise Professional (British Association of Cardiac Rehabilitation)
- At a convenient venue in the Charnwood area
- At a special reduced rate
A variety of activity programmes are available including gym sessions in a fitness suite, gentle circuits class in the dance studio, walking, diet and nutrition advice and stress management sessions. The sessions also provide a regular support and social group for participants
There is a great deal of evidence to support the key role that physical activity plays in improving the quality of life and the health and well being of people who have been diagnosed with Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).
For more information please contact Carol Dixon on 01509 634587 or email carol.dixon@charnwood.gov.uk
Last updated: Mon 14th February, 2011 @ 15:16
