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My Movement Medicine Is Now a Community Interest Company (CIC)
Over the past two years, My Movement Medicine has grown from a small Phase 4 cardiac rehab class into a supportive community that helps people build strength, confidence, and long-term health. Today, I’m excited to share an important milestone: My Movement Medicine is now officially a Community Interest Company (CIC). Becoming a CIC means the service is formally recognised as a non-profit organisation created to benefit the community. It strengthens our mission to deliver saf

James Pickett
Nov 151 min read


Movement Guidance Following a Cardiac Device
If you’ve had a pacemaker, ICD, S-ICD, or CRT device fitted, careful movement and progressive return to activity are key for safe recovery. In the first 4–6 weeks avoid heavy lifting and overhead arm use on the implant side, keep your wound protected, and gradually build walking and light activity. Long term, most people can enjoy moderate exercise (Borg RPE 9–13) with only a few restrictions.

Jamie Pickett
Sep 283 min read


Tennis: An Activity-Specific Guide (Cardiac-Safe)
Professional, friendly guidance to help you enjoy tennis safely and confidently. Why tennis? Tennis mixes rhythmic aerobic movement with...

Jamie Pickett
Aug 244 min read


Dancing for Heart Health (Cardiac Rehab–Friendly)
Quick take Dancing is a safe, enjoyable way to build aerobic fitness, strength, balance, and mood. For many cardiac patients it can match...

Jamie Pickett
Aug 194 min read


Gardening for Heart Health: Safe, Rewarding, and Restorative
Gardening is more than a hobby — it’s a rewarding way to keep active, build strength, and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re planting...

James Pickett
Aug 173 min read


Home Exercise for Cardiac Rehab: A Friendly, Do-Anywhere Guide
Why exercise at home? Home exercise is comfortable, convenient, and often cheaper (or free). If transport, access, or costs are barriers,...

Jamie Pickett
Aug 174 min read


Tai Chi for Heart Health: A Gentle Path to Strength and Balance
Category: Activity Specific Guidance | Ideal for: Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients & Those Looking to Improve Overall Health Tai Chi,...

Jamie Pickett
Aug 163 min read


Running for Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients
Introduction Running is a powerful way to improve cardiovascular fitness, strengthen muscles, boost mood, and maintain a healthy weight....

Jamie Pickett
Aug 133 min read


Fruit, Vegetables and Heart Health
Categories: Diet, nutrition, heart health Struggling to meet your 5 a day? You wouldn't be alone - statistics suggest only 27% of...

Helena Davies
Aug 103 min read


How to Calculate Your Target Heart Rate Training Zone
Why Use Heart Rate Zones? Your heart rate can tell you how hard your body is working during exercise. By training within specific heart...

Jamie Pickett
Aug 33 min read


How to: Read Your Heart Rate Session Printout
Related: Calculate my Heart Rate Training Zone Understanding Your Heart Rate Zones, Training Load & Calorie Burn At My Movement Medicine,...

James Pickett
Aug 35 min read


Health Guides: Activity Specific Guidance - Empowering Cardiac Rehabilitation Through Tailored Exercise Insights
At My Movement Medicine, we understand the importance of personalized care in cardiac rehabilitation. That's why we’ve introduced a new blog series category: Activity Specific Guidance . This section will provide you with specialized resources that guide you through a variety of activities, each tailored to individuals who have experienced or are at risk of cardiac events. Whether you're just starting your rehabilitation journey or looking to enhance your current exercise rou

James Pickett
Jul 133 min read


Sit Less, Move More: Reducing Sedentary Time for a Healthier Heart
"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." – Carol Welch, 1999 Introduction You...

Jamie Pickett
Jun 183 min read


Health Mag June '25: Cardiac Rehab - More Than Just Exercise
In support of Cardiac Rehabilitation Awareness Week – 9–15 June 2025 "Healing is a matter of time, but it is sometimes also a matter of...

Jamie Pickett
Jun 64 min read
Living Well with Heart Failure: What You Can Do Today
In support of Heart Failure Awareness Week – May 5–11, 2025 "Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live." – Jim Rohn,...

James Pickett
May 53 min read
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