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Whether you’re managing an arrhythmia, living with heart failure, recovering from surgery, or looking to improve your overall heart health, it’s essential to approach exercise in a safe and effective way tailored to your unique needs.

Exercise for cardiac health

Exercise is key to maintaining and improving heart health. Engaging in physical activity places a demand on your heart and blood vessels to which they adapt and function more efficiently.

Research by The British Heart Foundation shows that regular exercise has been shown to reduce the risk of heart and circulatory diseases by 35%. Exercise lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol and aids in weight management, improving overall cardiovascular health.

Recommended exercise types for cardiac health

Aerobic exercise

Walking, jogging, swimming or cycling are excellent ways to improve cardiovascular fitness. Whether in the form of continuous exercise or intervals, aerobic exercise directly benefits the heart and blood vessels, increasing stamina and reducing breathlessness. Strength training: if performed safely, resistance exercise involving weights, resistance bands and bodyweight exercises can also be highly beneficial for improving heart health. Working your muscles improves their ability to use oxygen, reducing strain on the heart throughout the day.

Regular activity

Even light activities like getting out for short walks, housework and gardening all help to reduce blood pressure, improve blood sugar control, and support heart health. These “exercise snacks” throughout the day can complement your regular workout routine and help manage cardiovascular risk factors.

Kind words from our clients

""The longevity team has been incredibly helpful and empathetic with my husband, who suffers from Parkinson’s. They have managed to get him motivated by considering his all around needs and adapting the sessions as rarely two days are the same. He is moving forward in his ability to get his balance and strength back. We are very hopeful about his continued progress.""
Jane

How we can help

Take control of your heart health with a personalised clinical exercise plan designed to improve your heart health and keep you active. Our Exercise Physiologists specialise in helping clients manage heart conditions through targeted exercise programs that are safe, effective, and tailored to your individual needs.

Step 1: A comprehensive consultation

The process begins with an initial consultation and thorough movement assessment so that we can fully understand your medical history and how your current symptoms are impacting your day to day life.

Step 2: A customised exercise program

Once the movement assessment is complete, the Exercise Physiologist you will be working with will design a bespoke, engaging and dynamic exercise programme incorporating a combination of the recommended types of exercise for osteoarthritis. They will also take into any other fitness goals you have, as well as any other conditions you may be managing.

Step 3: Ongoing weekly sessions

Each week, you will have one or more live one-hour session(s) with your Exercise Physiologist, who will visit your home or coach you online based on your preferences.

Step 4: Home exercise support

Outside of the sessions, you can expect to be given an individualised home-exercise plan to complete in your own time and your Exercise Physiologist will provide encouragement, accountability and enthusiasm to help keep you on track.