Heartbeats

The Heartbeats Scheme offers people with heart conditions the chance to exercise in a fun and safe environment. Our classes cater for people who’ve suffered from cardiac problems such as a recent heart attack, valve-replacement surgery or angina.

How to Join

To take part in the Heartbeats Scheme you must first visit your General Practitioner or Practice Nurse to make sure it is safe for you to exercise. They will then refer you to the Exercise Promotion Team who will aim to contact you within two to three weeks.

Programme Details

What you will do

You will be able to take part in one of our four Heartbeats Classes, which are based at the Carlton Forum and Redhill Leisure Centres and are led by a specially trained instructor. At your first session you should introduce yourself to the instructor, who will then explain the class structure and help you as much as needed.

Each session starts with a warm up followed by half an hour of simple exercise. The sessions end with cool down exercises and the chance to socialise with other members of the group.

Costs

For the first 12 weeks of the scheme, the price for the classes are subsidised. After this period the price increases to the concessionary rate (which is cheaper than the standard rate), provided you complete the programme. Up to date concessionary prices are available at all the Leisure Centres.

Activity	Cost during first 12 weeks
Group Exercise Classes	£1.50

What to bring and wear

If you have GTN (glyceryl trinitrate) medication for angina pain, please ensure you bring this along to the Heartbeats sessions.

Please wear comfortable clothing, supportive footwear and bring drinking water to all Heartbeats sessions. There are changing facilities and refreshments available to purchase at both locations.