"ACTIVE HEARTS PROGRAM"

Active Hearts is the first established community based Cardiac Rehabilitation program in the Illawarra. Our fully equipped personalised studio provides a comfortable, non threatening exercise environment for people with cardiovascular conditions.

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

• Our program is designed for people who have had:
• Heart Surgery eg Bypass and valve replacement (5 weeks post)
• Revascularisation procedures eg stenting, angioplasty
• Heart Attack (3 weeks post)
• Diabetes
• Angina
• Controlled Heart Failure
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• Are overweight
• Or those who just want to improve their general health / fitness

WHAT IS INVOLVED

Following an initial consultation and comprehensive physical and lifestyle evaluation, our staff can provide practical exercise advice and support educating you about your condition and how to manage it in the long term.

Our group based exercise classes provide opportunities for participants to:

• Maintain and/or increase their fitness level
• Increase their knowledge about exercise
• Increase social interaction
• HAVE FUN!

We also provide small group or one on one activity sessions in our studio (by appointment) or alternatively, home based exercise programs for the busy or working individual.

SPECIAL OFFER - ACTIVE HEARTS EARLY STARTER PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Initial Pre Exercise Screen and Consultation
• Detailed Health Profile and Physical Assessment
• Design of personally tailored exercise program (Studio or Home Based)
• Comprehensive report to GP and Cardiologist
• 1 one on one personal training session
• Participation in 3 free Active Hearts Classes
• 4 week studio membership

COST: $280.00 (Some Health Fund Rebates Apply)

REFERRAL PROCEDURE

Self referral or referral via a Dr or other allied health professional is acceptable. All participants are required to obtain a Medical Clearance for exercise from their GP or cardiologist prior to commencement.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

ACTIVE HEARTS

This maintenance group based exercise class is designed to meet the needs of clients who have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition or who have other chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, osteoporosis or obesity. This class is also suited to those individuals who may be "at risk" of developing these conditions (eg pre diabetes, mild hypertension or high cholesterol)

Cardiac clients would be at least 12 weeks post cardiac event and have an appropriate medical clearance and referral from their Doctor. Group participants would also need to be appropriately screened and comprehensively assessed by our staff prior to engaging in the class. Clients who are less than 12 weeks post event are encouraged to attend our early Active Hearts program (Starter Package). Other options are also available.

The class format is circuit based allowing individuals to work at their own pace within a group environment. The types of exercises involve the entire body and include stretching to improve flexibility and joint mobility, a cardiovascular (cardio) component which is vital for heart health and overall fitness, followed by a functional strength and endurance component using a variety of equipment including therabands, swiss balls and free weights, balance and posture training, and a cool down. Participants are fully supervised and supported by our professional and friendly Exercise Physiologists. The class is run twice weekly for a duration of 45 minutes and is limited to 10 participants to maintain personal attention, supervision and support.

CLASS TIMES AND FEES

Monday  10.30am
Friday    10.30am

$12 for a casual visit OR $85 for a 10 multivisit pass

*Other class times available on demand

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING

• Wear loose comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes/joggers
• List of your current medications
• Towel
• Bottle or cup (cold water available in our studio)
• A referral from your GP or Cardiologist (including Medical Clearance)
• Any other information which you feel may be relevant