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Safe, personalised exercise for a stronger heart

Whether you’ve recently undergone a heart procedure, are living with a long-term heart condition or wish to reduce your cardiac risk factors, our individualised clinical exercise programmes can help.

Appropriate and individualised exercise is safe, even for people with heart conditions or those who have undergone heart surgery. At Longevity Health and Fitness, we pride ourselves on collaborating with your health team to ensure we can prescribe exercise that is safe for you and helps you reach your goals.

Focusing on building strength and improving stamina will help you to feel more confident in your body and alongside our holistic lifestyle advice gives you the best chance of increasing the number of healthy years ahead.

What is cardiac rehabilitation?

Clinical exercise for people with heart concerns involves carefully prescribed exercise programmes tailored to the exercise capacity of the individual.

The goal is to improve the strength and functionality of your heart, boosting your energy and allowing you to do more and find things easier than before.

Benefits of clinical exercise for cardiac conditions

  • Reduced risk of future heart issues: Having one cardiac condition or surgery increases the risk of future problems.Having an active, healthy lifestyle alongside tailored clinical exercise reduces this risk substantially.

  • Improved energy: Exercise improves the heart’s ability to pump blood and the body’s ability to use oxygen, making daily tasks easier and leaving you with more energy for the rest of your day.

  • Reduced breathlessness: Improving the efficiency of your cardiovascular system through clinical exercise reduces the amount of oxygen needed for a given task, reducing breathlessness.

  • Improved confidence: It is common to feel unsure or uncertain about what you can do while living with a heart condition. Clinical exercise can help you feel stronger, more mobile and fitter, which improves confidence about what you are capable of.

  • Increased life expectancy: Tailored clinical exercise helps improve risk factors for cardiovascular disease and increasing fitness increases the age of all-cause mortality.

  • Improved heart function: exercise helps to strengthen the heart muscle leading to improved blood circulation through the body and lowering the risk of a cardiac event. Exercise is beneficial in managing blood pressure and heart rate in both the short and long term.

Who can benefit?

Every programme is tailored to the unique needs and goals of the individual, ensuring your sessions are safe and effective, progressing in difficulty in line with your improved fitness. Our individualised clinical exercise programmes are designed to support clients who may have different cardiac health related considerations, including:

Post-procedure

We provide Phase 4 Cardiac rehabilitation services to individuals who have completed their acute Phase 3 Cardiac rehabilitation in NHS or private settings. Whether you have had a heart bypass, stented, or valve surgery or a cardiac arrest, we can help you improve your heart’s performance and long-term cardiovascular health.

Arrhythmia / pacemaker

For those living with arrhythmias (such as atrial fibrillation) or pacemakers, clinical exercise improves their strength, stamina and energy, allowing them to manage their condition effectively.

Heart failure

We help people with heart failure improve the efficiency of their heart and circulatory system, reducing symptoms such as breathlessness and swelling in the legs.

Kind words from our clients

"At 62 I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest with no prior warning, an event I was very lucky to survive, but one that bought so many uncertainties. I worked with a cardiac exercise professional from Longevity throughout from recovery to help with my fatigue, heart health and overall mood. I am now 64 fitter and healthier than before my cardiac arrest, regularly attending my gym, swimming, alongside seeing my coach one day per week. The new lease of life has been so encouraging, and I am a believe in only being as old as you feel. I could not recommend the team enough, I have had cover sessions with a couple of other members from the team, and they are all a delight to work with."
Paul

How we work

Our tailored cardiac rehabilitation programs are designed to help you rebuild strength, regain confidence, and return to the activities that matter most to you. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation with one of our exercise specialists and take the first step toward a stronger, more independent future. We believe in a personalised, multifaceted approach. Here’s what to expect:

How our clinical exercise programmes work

Our personalised plans start where you are and build at your pace. From your first consultation to regular one-to-one sessions and simple at-home exercises, every step is designed to help you move more comfortably, build strength and confidence, and progress safely and steadily.

Initial consultation & assessment 

Personalised program delivery

One-to-one sessions

Home practice and check-ins

A relaxed chat about your health history, medications and goals, plus a gentle movement check you can do in everyday clothes. We agree on priorities together.

A clear plan built around what matters to you, focusing on strength, mobility, cardiovascular fitness and balance. It fits your routine and any medical considerations.

Regular sessions at home or a suitable local space. We adjust to how you’re feeling on the day and progress steadily. Suitable for chronic disease management, post-surgery exercise and joint pain support.

Short, simple exercises to keep you moving between sessions. We check what’s changing, tune the plan, and (with your permission) liaise with your GP, physio or consultant so care stays joined up

Cardiac rehabilitation FAQ’s

If you or your loved one are struggling with any of the following: strength, mobility, balance, or recovering from an injury or illness, clinical exercise can help improve their overall health and fitness, wellbeing, reduce the risk of falls, and maintain independence. We offer a tailored approach to ensure this is safe and effective for you/them.

We understand that many people may feel hesitant or are resistant about starting an exercise programme, especially if they have had negative experiences before. Our approach can be gentle, supportive, and tailored to their abilities. We focus on making movements relevant to their daily life, which helps build confidence and motivation. We will consider any hobbies, interests or anything else that may help build rapport to help trust in the process. We can also consult with doctors and members of your family member’s health team for additional support.

While physiotherapy focuses on initial rehabilitation after an injury or surgery, clinical exercise is designed for long-term management of different conditions or consideration to help with: aerobic endurance, strength, mobility, and balance improvements. For those experiencing cardiac conditions, clinical exercise works towards strengthening the heart to improve its function and assist with effective blood circulation throughout the body. Our services complement our physiotherapy services and help individuals maintain progress once initial physiotherapy sessions have ended.

Yes. All our programmes are tailored to the individual’s abilities and medical history. We start with an initial consultation and assessment to find the safest and most effective exercises for their current condition and needs. We can begin as gently and progressively as needed and will provide support throughout these exercises to continually monitor how they are feeling.

Yes, family members and carers are welcome to be present during sessions if it makes the client feel more comfortable. This can also help you understand the exercises and support them in their progress between exercise sessions.

We offer home visits across London, Surrey and surrounding areas. If you’re unsure whether we cover your area, please get in touch.

No, not at all. Our sessions are designed to be adaptable, and we can work in small spaces. We use functional exercises that fit within your home environment, ensuring they are practical for daily activities. If needed, we can suggest simple ways to optimise the space for safe movement.

No, there’s not a set number of sessions required. We recommend a 12-week timeframe to see key improvements in strength, mobility, balance, and exercise tolerance. This allows for meaningful progress while providing education and home exercises for long-term benefits. Many clients continue beyond this to maintain results and slow natural decline, but there’s no obligation to commit long-term.