Heart Moves

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A move in the right direction!

Heart Moves is a program developed by the National Heart Foundation, NSW Health Department and the Hunter Area Health Service.

What is Heart Moves?

• Heart Moves is a low to moderate exercise program suitable for anyone who hasn't done any exercise in a while.
• You can start gently in a friendly atmosphere and exercise at your own pace.
• Heart Moves programs are run by accredited fitness leaders specifically trained in managing low to moderate exercise programs.
• The programs are open to everyone and are designed to be safe for people with cardiac or diabetic conditions.

How can I benefit from Heart Moves?

Regular exercise can:

• lower blood pressure
• improve cholesterol control
• help manage weight
• improve wellbeing and flexibility
• increase bone density.

You can participate in Heart Moves and continue other physical activities such as:

• walking
• dancing
• lawn bowls
• golf
• swimming

Where can I find Heart Moves?

Classes may stop in some school holidays if there is not enough participants. The instructors will ask the class if they wish to continue or not.

If you want to start exercising gently at your own pace and would like to:

• meet people
• be more physically active
• become healthier and
• have fun!

You can join a Heart Moves program today!

Heart Moves is suitable for people who:

• are concerned about exercising
• have high blood pressure
• are overweight
• have diabetes
• have a heart condition
• have had heart surgery
• have high cholesterol, or
• want to continue exercising after rehabilitation.