As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share a quick update about our Christmas break and say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who’s been part of My Movement Medicine throughout 2025. Our final session before the holidays will be on Wednesday 17th December . We’ll then be taking a two-week break over Christmas and New Year , giving everyone some well-earned time to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones. Sessions will resume on Monday 5th January , and I’m r

November is the perfect moment to pause, reset and steady the pace. Focus on light–moderate movement, longer warm-ups, simple routines, and stress reduction. Small steps now make December feel calmer and more manageable.

We’re excited to share that My Movement Medicine CIC is entering a new stage of growth. Over the past two years, our community-based cardiac rehabilitation service in Hampstead has continued to grow, with consistently full weekly classes and increasing referrals from hospitals and GPs across London. To meet this demand and support even more people after their cardiac rehab programmes, we have recently applied for two major national grants . If successful, this funding will he

We are incredibly proud to announce that My Movement Medicine has been recognised with two major awards at this year’s Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Awards: Health Referral Specialists of the Year 2025 – London Cardiac Rehabilitation Innovation Award 2025 This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class, evidence-based exercise and health-behaviour support, especially for those recovering from cardiac events and seeking restoration of health, stre

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

Embracing Change October often brings a shift in the air. The weather cools, days shorten, and nature begins to slow down as we approach winter. For many, this seasonal change can challenge both physical and emotional wellbeing. This month, let’s focus on resilience. It’s about strengthening both your body and mind. Resilience helps you adapt confidently to change. In cardiac rehabilitation, it’s not just about mental toughness. It’s your ability to recover, adapt, and keep m

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.

“Little by little, a little becomes a lot.” — Tanzanian Proverb Quick take After a cardiac event or surgery, most people can return to regular exercise safely with the right plan. Start light, use longer warm-ups and cool-downs, and guide effort with Borg RPE 6–20 (aim 9–13 at first; progress toward 12–14 when cleared). Build gradually, listen to symptoms, and check in with your cardiac rehab team. Who this guide is for Adults returning to activity after a heart attack/PCI (s