"The Club's exercise sessions provide a real opportunity not to go backwards after a cardiac event."
"I avoided joining groups of people in the same position as me because I thought it would be depressing. How wrong I was. Since joining I have really looked forward to seeing familiar faces each week, chatting, and going through a structured programme of exercises geared to people’s needs."
"Bearing in mind the classes are run by professional instructors and there are lots of high quality exercise machines to use if you want to, these classes are great value."
"I felt really stressed, worrying about how I was going to recover. But when I talked to people who had been through the same as me, I started to relax and enjoy myself again."
"I felt really worried about my future health after my heart attack and hit a very low point shortly after surgery. However, by bouncing my worries and concerns off people at the Club who knew what I'd been through, I started to build my self confidence back. I am really very grateful that, when I needed support, this club existed. "
"I get great encouragement by seeing long term members, up to twenty years older than me, still exercising and getting benefit from membership of the Cardiac Club."
"I know that, if I have a "lazy week", I have my exercise class to keep me going."
"It is reassuring to know that the instructor is aware of everyone's situation and is "au fait" enough to be alert to variations in health."
"The classes are excellent and the trainers are dedicated and experienced. This is an excellent facility."
"There is a high level of reassurance that flows from the exercise classes, reducing the anxiety and tensions of living with a heart condition, and this should never be underestimated."