Cardiac Rehabilitation - also called Cardiac Rehab - is a customized program of exercise and education. In the UK, Cardiac Rehabilitation is traditionally described in terms of phases of recovery i.e. Phase I is the in-patient stage, Phase II the early discharge period, Phase III is a clinically supervised outpatient programme and Phase IV is the long term maintenance of physical activity and lifestyle change.

Cardiac Rehabilitation helps you to rebuild your life, both physically and emotionally. As you get stronger and learn how to manage your condition, you'll likely return to a normal routine and enjoy life more.

It's important to know that your chances of having a successful Cardiac Rehab programme rest largely with you; the more dedicated you are to following your programme's recommendations, the better you'll do. Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes significantly increase your chances of survival.

Participants are asked to complete a Pre Assessment Questionnaire before starting any of our programmes.

Barbara Minshull is a fully qualified YMCA Centre of Excellence Personal Trainer, a qualified IIST Sports Therapist, GP Exercise referral Consultant, Falls Prevention Trainer, Otago & Postural Stability Instructor, British Association for Cardiac Rehabilitation (BACR) instructor & Modern Pilates tutor, holding membership of the Level 4 Specialist Exercise Instructor on the Register of Exercise Professionals.