A great way of getting back into exercise

Most people know that regular physical activity is good for your health. But you don't have to exercise at a vigorous level to achieve health benefits. To help, the Heart Foundation has developed a low-to-moderate intensity exercise program called Heartmoves, designed for people who are living with health conditions.

Heart Foundation Heartmoves is a gentle physical activity program suitable for anyone who hasn't done any exercise in a while. You can exercise at your own pace in a friendly atmosphere.

Heartmoves is open to everyone and is designed to be safe for people with stable long term health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or obesity.

Heartmoves is run by accredited exercise professionals specifically trained in managing safe, low to moderate intensity physical activity programs.

Taking part in regular Heartmoves sessions can help:

• lower blood pressure
• improve cholesterol control
• manage weight
• improve well being and quality of life
• manage diabetes
• improve balance and flexibility
• improve sleep
• improve bone mineral density with arthritis management
• prevent falls and injuries from falls

As part of the Healthy Holroyd project, participants will be required to complete an anonymous survey at the beginning of their exercise program. Surveys will be conducted at various times throughout the year to monitor participation levels and improvements to well being.

Heartmoves classes in Holroyd.

There are classes starting in Holroyd from 31 January and will be held all year. You don’t need expensive equipment to get started with Heartmoves, just light clothing, comfortable shoes, a towel and don’t forget your drink bottle. Come along and have a go, meet new people enjoy the benefits and have a great time.

Cost: Gold coin donation.

Every Tuesday 12 noon
Jones Park Hall
Burnett Street, (corner of Banks Street) Mays Hill
Instructor: Pat Sharp

Every Wednesday 12.30pm
Jones Park Hall
Burnett Street, (corner of Banks Street) Mays Hill
Instructor: Pat Sharp

More classes will be starting in February and March. Check back to the website for updates.