Are you looking for a new challenge to stay active and keep up your step count post cardiac rehabilitation (phase IV)?
But please 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:
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.
I first started this a few months after I completed the rehab, supported by my GP and cardiologist. I attend most weeks and this has helped with my fitness levels and to maintain a regular exercise regime. You DO NOT need to run and there is no time limit, plus you can drop out at any time.
Read my personal parkrun story here: https://peterjemmett.blogspot.com/2022/08/heart-attack-to-10k-part-419-persistent.html
If anyone would like find out more about parkrun and maybe give it a go (providing it is not contrary to advice from your cardiology team), I am happy to meet up and walk at your pace and explain the event with you – plus it will give you over 6,500 of your 10,000 daily step target!
Drop me an email at [email protected]
Parkrun web: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wycomberye/
THE PROPER BLOKES CLUB:
This is a new 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.
