Healthwise

Supervised Gym Sessions

The session is based on the gym floor with supervision where you will get tailored exercises for your individual needs,  motivation and ability to discuss techniques.

Availability: Mondays 11:00
Duration: 60 minutes

Instructor: Sam
Book Supervised Gym

(Booking is only available to Healthwise members.)

Healthwise Swim Sessions

Dedicated swim session. Suitable for competent adult swimmers able to swim 25m unaided.

Availability: Wednesdays 2.30pm

Instructor: Heidi
Duration: 60 minutes

Cancer rehabilitation

Every year, more and more people are receiving successful cancer treatment. Many people affected by cancer want to make positive changes in their lives. Taking steps to be physically active as part of a healthier lifestyle can be part of this.

Evidence has shown that physical activity can help prevent or manage many of the conditions that cancer survivors may face. Our Cancer rehabilitation programme is dedicated to helping cancer survivors get more physically active and support cancer survivors take steps to make any healthy lifestyle changes that they may want to make.

Contact your GP for further information.

PHASE IV CARDIAC CLASS

Phase IV Cardiac gym classes have been developed for graduates who have completed a Phase III programme and for individuals with established Coronary Heart Disease referred from their GP. Phase IV runs over 12 weeks. Classes are supervised by our fully qualified Cardiac Rehab Specialist Exercise Instructors.

How to register?

Following completion of the Phase III Cardiac Rehabilitation programme, you can be referred to continue into our Phase IV programme. You can also be assessed and referred by your GP. Once the referral is received, we will contact you to book your first appointment.

Sessions take place as follows:

Availability: Mondays 2.00pm. Thursday 11am
Duration: 60 minutes
Instructor: Heidi / Sam

(Booking is only available to Healthwise members.)

Better Balance

The Better Balance program focuses on improving strength, balance, and confidence in older adults through adaptive movement exercises led by Falls Prevention Specialists. Based on the FaME model, it teaches techniques like the backward chaining method to help individuals safely get up from the floor and prevent falls. This reduces falls-related injuries and hospital visits, and improves the quality of life, helping participants live independently for longer. It also offers a social element, reducing isolation and boosting well-being.

Who's suitable?
The program is ideal for those who:

Fear falling
Feel unstable
Have a history of falls (injurious or not)
Have low bone density or a family history of fractures
If you've had a fall in the last six months, consult a GP or Falls Liaison Service first. If unsure, contact the team for more guidance on whether the program is right for you.

Availability: Mondays, 1.15pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Instructor: Sam

Eileen's Healthwise Testimonial

“I was referred to Healthwise  by my GP as I had tried to improve my fitness following cancer treatment with little success. 
 I had made some lifestyle changes but had got stuck and struggled with exercise that worked with my limitations. I became demotivated even trying and didn’t know where to start or what to do. 
What would work this time? 
What would I enjoy and not be a chore? I thought I’d tried everything. I wanted exercise that I enjoyed and would Improve my resilience and mobility in my later years. 
Initially a telephone call with Sam lifted my spirits and planted a seed of optimism. 
She was very encouraging and explained what was on offer and how the several health difficulties I had experienced would be considered in my fitness plan. I felt listened to and really believed this time I could improve as I would have expert guidance and supervision. 
 I realised I had not tried everything only everything I knew!  
The goal for starters was to establish a sustainable planned exercise routine that I enjoyed and could stick to.  
Six months later I’m still enthusiastic and enjoying the benefits of exercise. 
I am stronger and more flexible than I have been for years. I feel more confident in my understanding of what activities work well and my energy levels have improved. 
 I continue to learn and am encouraged to keep going by Sam and Heidi and I’m exceeding my expectations. I feel more alert and motivated to continue despite setbacks. I will not give up completely and just do what I can do on the day. 
A Big shout out and thank you to the Healthwise team and to Lisa the Tai Chi instructor for their patience, support and encouragement and to my fellow class participants who have made fitness fun 
Next? Not being afraid to push myself and have a go…...you never know what you can achieve!!”