Cardiac initiative extended in Evesham
Wednesday 2nd December 2009
An initiative designed to assist people who suffer from heart problems in Evesham has been extended due to its popularity among local people.
Patients are normally referred by cardiac specialists in hospitals or by GPs to the scheme, which was initially based at Evesham Rowing Club.
However, Steve Cooper - who is an instructor of the classes - felt more time and space was needed in order to enable all those who could benefit from them to do so.
Now, the sessions, which help people build up the strength of their heart muscles and thus reduce their risk of further health issues, are run at Evesham's new leisure centre.
The facility is managed by Wychavon Leisure Community Association and is located on Abbey Road.
Commenting on the classes, Mr Cooper said: "The exercises we do are primarily designed to improve cardio vascular activity which gets your heart rate and breathing rate up."
Written by Mathew Horton
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