Are you looking for a new challenge to stay active or to keep up your step count post cardiac rehabilitation (phase IV)?
But please, always remember to always check first and follow advice from your GP or cardiology team before committing to any exercise.
Here are a few of ideas that might be appropriate:
PHASE IV CARDIAC REHAB. CLASSES:
The classes below will require a referral from the cardiac rehab team within 6 months of completion of your course or probably a GP referral thereafter.
There maybe a small cost for these sessions.
| HIGH WYCOMBE – Wycombe Leisure Centre | ||
| Tuesday | Gym Session: 11am-12pm | Jo Forbes (07973513730) |
| Wednesday | Gym Session: 7:30pm-8:30pm | Gary Peters (07788751272) |
| Thursday | Circuit Session: 10:30am-11:30am | Jo Forbes (07973513730) |
| Thursday | Walking Football (Wycombe Wanderers) 11am-12pm | Carl Robinson (07859201978/01494455736) |
| MARLOW – Court Garden Leisure Complex | ||
| Tuesday | Gym Session: 10:30am-12pm | Jenny Dawes (07855468507) |
| Wednesday | Seated Class: 2pm-3pm | Lyndsey Boydall (07754176595) |
| BEACONSFIELD – The Beacon Sports Centre | ||
| Thursday | Gym Session: 2pm-3pm | Lyndsey Boydall (07754176595) |
| Thursday | Gym Session: 3pm-4pm | Lyndsey Boydall (07754176595) |
| THAME – Thame Leisure Centre | ||
| Wednesday | Circuit Class: 2pm-3pm | Rupert Ward ([email protected]) |
| AMERSHAM – Chiltern Lifestyle Centre | ||
| Wednesday | Circuit class: 2pm-3pm | Hannah ([email protected]) |
The seated classes are suitable for heart failure patients or those with balance or mobility issues.
Please note these are personal numbers of all instructors. Patients should also be aware all instructors work in other areas of fitness & therapies and may not be able to answer calls immediately.
PARKRUN:
This is a free to enter timed social 5km (approx. 3 miles) walk/jog/run that takes place every Saturday starting at 9:00am with the local one in High Wycombe meeting on the Rye by the swimming pool. With 400-500 participants either walking or running each week, whatever your pace, you are usually with some-one and there are marshall’s positioned along the whole course to help as well as tailwalkers to make sure everyone finishes safely.
It is best to register first, that way you can build up your personal record which can help to track your progress.
You DO NOT need to run and there is no time limit, plus you can drop out at any time.
Parkrun web: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wycomberye/
THE PROPER BLOKES CLUB:
This is a men’s weekly walk in High Wycombe. Taking place every Monday they meet outside the train station with walks around of 5km or an hour (whichever comes first). This is a slow casual walk to the pace of the group.
The route starts from the train station down the High Street along Frogmoor towards Hughenden park then back again until lighter evenings when they will be focused on The Rye.
There is another walk in Amersham, see the web link below for more information.
This is a safe space for men to have a walk and a chat.
Contact 07397501110 or email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk/
KINDNESS IN BUCKS – HAZLEMERE EVENING WALKS:
Our walks for both men and women are all about connection, well-being, fresh air and kindness. No pressure, no targets – just good company with a supportive group of local residents.
A free to enter one hour gentle walk and friendly chat every Wednesday & Sunday evening from Hazlemere Community Centre, around 6pm (Wed) & 4pm (Sun) (times may vary slightly depending on weather). Walks may go through woodland.
RSVP via the Kindness in Bucks website and check exact times before you come.
Bring a friend or come solo – everyone is welcome.
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.kindnessinbucks.com/
SIMPLY WALK (BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL):
A county-wide initiative aimed at promoting health and wellbeing, featuring trained volunteer walk leaders and varying paces.
When: Sessions run across numerous days and times throughout the week.
Where: Various routes across the Buckinghamshire/High Wycombe region.
Details: Perfect for those recovering from an illness, looking to ease into exercise, or wanting to walk at their own pace. Volunteer leaders are there to help you, so there is no need to worry about being left behind, lost or feeling left out.
There are 4 different levels of walks to choose from depending on your physical health, which are:
- level 1: Get started with walks over flat ground and no stiles (up to 45 minutes)
- level 2: Occasional stile and gradient (up to 60 minutes)
- level 3: Occasional stile and gradient (between 60 to 90 minutes)
- level 4: Occasional stile and gradient (90 minutes plus)
Find and book routes on the Buckinghamshire Council Simply Walk portal.
Email: [email protected]
Web: click here
DISCLAIMER:
Always check and follow advice from your GP or cardiology team before committing to any exercise.
The above organisations and groups are non medical and not associated with Hearts & Souls or the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust cardiac rehab. team but are run independently for the good of the community. The above is given for information only and may become out of date, please check and make arrangements directly with the individual groups.
If you know of any other walks or exercise that might be appropriate for recovering cardiac patients, please let us know to add to this listing.
