Strength is about much more than lifting weights. It helps protect independence, confidence and everyday function. This guide explains why strength matters more as we age and includes members-only home programmes using body weight and resistance bands.

October marks one year since My Movement Medicine became a Community Interest Company. This month brings an expanded five-session Hampstead timetable, a launch party on the 12th of October and the next step towards a service shaped more directly by the people who use it.

As evenings shorten and the weather changes, exercise routines can easily drift. This September guide explains how to protect aerobic fitness, strength and consistency with a practical four-week autumn reset.

September brings My Movement Medicine’s biggest autumn expansion yet. Explore the new October timetable, online access, 1-to-1, small-group and home-visit services, plus World Heart Day 2026 and the first dedicated ESC cardiac rehabilitation guidelines.

I’m Jamie Pickett, an AHCS Accredited Clinical Exercise Physiologist with around 10 years of NHS cardiac rehabilitation experience. This is the story of why I started My Movement Medicine and what I hope to build next.

An in-depth guide to My Movement Medicine C.I.C. face-to-face sessions in Hampstead: the full class structure, heart-rate monitoring, Borg RPE, exercise options, who the service can support, pricing and how to get started.

From October 2026, My Movement Medicine is offering personalised Home Visit Clinical Exercise sessions for people who prefer or need clinically informed exercise support in their own home.

From October 2026, My Movement Medicine is offering small-group Clinical Exercise sessions for 2–5 people at The Armoury in Hampstead, combining individual exercise adaptations with shared motivation and lower per-person pricing.

From October 2026, My Movement Medicine is offering personalised 1-to-1 Clinical Exercise Physiology sessions at The Armoury in Hampstead, with gym-based exercise, optional testing, individual progression and discounted starter pricing.

When exercise starts to feel easier, what should you change next? This guide explains how to progress weights, step height, cardiovascular intensity and exercise difficulty without making everything harder at once.

Every movement counts. August’s Heart Mag looks at the refreshed UK physical activity guidelines, My Movement Medicine’s successful National Lottery funding for Hampstead, the recent very hot weather and the expanded timetable beginning 5 October. Every movement counts. August’s Heart Mag looks at the refreshed UK physical activity guidelines and the next stage of My Movement Medicine, including five weekly Hampstead classes from 5 October plus one-to-one sessions, small grou

Walking is one of the most adaptable ways to rebuild cardiovascular fitness and confidence. This guide explains how hard to walk, how to progress, what warning signs to notice and how to build a sustainable programme.

After a heart event, sensible monitoring can support recovery, but repeated pulse checks, smartwatch readings and reassurance-seeking can begin to control daily life. This guide explains cardiac anxiety and how to find a healthier balance.

Protein supports strength and recovery, but more is not always better. This practical guide explains how much may be enough, which foods support heart health and when supplements may help.

The right footwear depends on your feet, health conditions, walking surface, balance and goals. This guide explains supportive shoes, barefoot shoes, transition advice and how to choose what works for you.

The full Conscious Walking guide includes posture and gait cues, the 10-minute walking awareness practice, safety guidance, a checklist and a 4-week challenge.

Conscious Walking is a simple way to make walking more useful. Instead of walking on autopilot, learn how to notice posture, gait, breathing, foot placement and surroundings.

July’s Heart Mag is a practical summer self-care check-in covering alcohol, heat, mood and heart health. Learn how to adapt exercise safely, review alcohol habits, protect mental wellbeing, and keep routines steady.

Want to join or refer someone to My Movement Medicine? This guide explains who the sessions are for, how self-referral works, what healthcare professionals can include, and how to book a trial session.

Sex and intimacy after a heart diagnosis can feel worrying, but many people can return safely once their condition is stable. This guide explains when to seek advice, what symptoms to watch for, medication cautions, and how to rebuild confidence gradually.