Heart 1st Fitness

Heart 1st Fitness Classes range in intensity so all abilities are able to join in.

Classes, group training and PT for people with heart problems - building confidence, gaining knowledge and improving fitness after a heart event with a qualified trainer.

Cholesterol is a type of blood fat which is made in the liver (it is also found in some foods too) and is transported ar...
23/08/2026

Cholesterol is a type of blood fat which is made in the liver (it is also found in some foods too) and is transported around the body by binding to proteins in the blood; when cholesterol and proteins combine they become known as lipoproteins.

There are two main types of lipoproteins, you may hear them being called good cholesterol (HDL's) and bad cholesterol (non-HDL's - made up of mostly LDL cholesterol).

We all need some cholesterol in our bodies but having too much can clog up our arteries and lead to health problems in the future, including heart disease.

By getting a simple cholesterol test and making healthy lifestyle changes, most people can keep their cholesterol levels healthy.

For more information check out: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-cholesterol

https://www.heartuk.org.uk/cholesterol/what-is-cholesterol

Just a reminder to those going through cardiac rehabilitation and post rehab to take extra care during hot weather: MEDI...
04/07/2026

Just a reminder to those going through cardiac rehabilitation and post rehab to take extra care during hot weather:
MEDICATION: Anyone taking drugs such as beta-blockers and diuretics- these can impair the body's ability to regulate temperature and increase dehydration risk so take extra care when exercising and doing your day to day jobs/chores.
ADJUST INTENSITY: Heat increases heart rate for any given activity. If in doubt avoid exercise or use the Borg Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale rather than target heart rate zones aiming for lower than the usual 10-13 - remember you should always be able to breathe comfortably. Take longer active recovery (rest) keeping the feet moving to allow your heart rate to lower. Reduce the duration of the exercise session by half (for example one circuit instead of two) and choose a seated cool down rather than standing.
Do those jobs around the house need doing? Listen to your body, put yourself first!
HYDRATION: It is better to sip fluids throughout the day rather than one big glass in one go - so make sure to drink water before, during and after exercise. Check with your cardiologist first if you are on a fluid-restricted diet.
Send us a message if you are unsure of anything!
For more information, click on to the link from the British Heart Foundation



https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2026/may/hot-weather-warning-heart-patients-heat-alerts?

New venue, new class, new attendees! Showing Tony how to do a heel raise was a lot of fun! 😂
19/05/2026

New venue, new class, new attendees! Showing Tony how to do a heel raise was a lot of fun! 😂

New class starting on Tuesday 19th May at Atorro Sports 11am. Great way to carry on with your cardiac fitness training o...
02/05/2026

New class starting on Tuesday 19th May at Atorro Sports 11am. Great way to carry on with your cardiac fitness training or start something new to prevent risk of heart problems. Fully qualified instructors Atorro Sports

Did you know that.... 'your heart is about the size of your fist' ♥️✊🏻 - small but powerful! Look after it - this powerf...
02/04/2026

Did you know that.... 'your heart is about the size of your fist' ♥️✊🏻 - small but powerful! Look after it - this powerful little pump has a lot of important work to do beating continuously to provide blood around the body. Healthy eating, reducing alcohol intake, not smoking and regular exercise all help to reduce cardiovascular disease.

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