Classes by Location
Classes by Day
Class prices
Monthly fees allow unlimited use of all our classes and venues.
- Monthly - single: £44
- Monthly - couples: £66
- One-off class - single: £7
- One-off class - couples: £10
Cardiac Exercise Classes
BSTHG provides community-based Phase IV exercise classes for cardiac patients designed to improve and maintain their physical, psychological and social well-being. These services include group exercise classes and personal training delivered by BACPR (British Association of Cardiac Prevention & Rehabilitation) qualified instructors
Patients attending these programmes present with chronic or post-acute cardiovascular disease but are able to preserve or resume optimal functioning through practice of improved health behaviours. As a result they can slow down or reverse the progression of coronary heart disease and this may include a reduction in medication. Patients are referred on to the programme by their GP, cardiologist or local NHS Phase III team (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital).
About our Cardiac Exercise Classes
All classes last approximately 50 mins. Please give yourself plenty of time to change clothing before the session starts to not disrupt the class.
What to bring with you:
- Your GTN tables/spray (if you are prescribed them)
- Your blood glucose monitor (if you are diabetic)
- Your bronchodilator (if you are asthmatic)
- A bottle of water.
- Note: Please let the instructor know if you have forgotten to take your medication or your medication has changed. Also, if you have been unwell (stomach aches, taking antibiotics, recent chest pains / short of breath, coughs, colds)
What to wear for the classes:
- Soft-soled trainers or shoes, (no sandals or slip-on footwear).
- T shirt and sweat shirt.
- Shorts, tracksuit bottoms, jogging bottoms.
- Sweat bands and towels(optional)
What happens in the classes:
- Check-in.
- Warm-up exercises with the instructor.
- Main exercise comprising rotating with 1 minute of exercise on each piece of equipment.
- Cooling down and stretching exercises with the instructor.
During the sessions you must remember to keep your feet moving whenever possible (no standing and chatting), please do not stand around waiting for a particular piece of equipment, keep your feet moving and look for an alternative piece of equipment.
FAQs
Can I just drop-in?
Yes, anyone can drop in for a trial class providing they have either been referred by the NHS Cardiac Rehab Team or their GP.
What are the benefits of the membership?
- As we are affiliated to the British Heart Foundation we are also covered by their Insurance policy for accidents within classes.
- We have a very interesting newsletter which is quarterly and contains factual information from exercise professionals, cardiologists, dietitians and pharmacists.
- We have several organised social events throughout the year at discounted prices
- As part of a non-profit patient led group you will benefit from the friendly close community it provides.
- Our highly qualified and experienced Exercise Physiologist is always available for any questions or concerns you may have about ongoing exercise or something about your cardiac condition that needed to be explained in laymen terms.
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