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.

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.

Warm weather can make exercise feel harder, especially with heart conditions, diabetes, respiratory problems or other long-term conditions. This guide explains how to stay active safely, adjust intensity, manage hydration and recognise warning signs.

Stiff hips can affect walking, posture and everyday movement. This gentle standing programme offers six practical stretches to complement cardiovascular, strength and balance training.

Author: Jamie Pickett, Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Health Facilitator, & Founder of My Movement Medicine. Length: minute read Category: Heart Mag, Heart Health, Dietetics, Nutrition The Protein + Fibre “Default Meal” Method (and what a calorie deficit actually means) Most people don’t struggle with weight management because they “lack discipline”. They struggle because their meals don’t keep them full, life is busy, and the plan is too complicated to repeat. This guide g

UK government physical activity guidelines recommend muscle-strengthening activities at least 2 days per week, and for older adults (and those at risk of falls), balance and coordination work at least 2 days per week. This guide shares a “minimum effective” plan you can actually stick to: two 20–30 minute sessions per week with warm-up, simple strength moves, and MMM Balance Level 1 (supported) or Level 2 (unsupported) drills, plus clear progressions and SMART challenges.

Heart Mag - May 2026 focuses on blood pressure — one of the biggest “silent” risk factors we can improve with routine. This post shares a simple BP-friendly plan: how to check properly without obsession, walking most days (talk but not sing), strength training twice per week, salt/food default swaps, and recovery habits that keep you consistent. Includes a realistic weekly template and two SMART challenges.

Strength training is one of the most effective “bang for your buck” habits for heart health — and UK national guidelines recommend muscle-strengthening activities at least twice per week. This post gives a simple plan that works: 2 x 20-minute sessions with warm-up/cool-down, safe intensity guidance (talk test + Borg RPE), and clear progressions so you build strength without overdoing it. Ideal for beginners, returners, and anyone who wants a routine that actually sticks.

April is Stress Awareness Month. This Heart Mag issue shares a calm, repeatable plan for heart health: 3 anchors (day starter, movement minimum, evening close), a realistic weekly template, and two SMART challenges for April. It also links back to March’s guides on walking, resistance bands, the clock change, and reducing doomscrolling.

Doomscrolling isn’t just “bad news” — it’s the pattern of scrolling past your own stopping point, often for reassurance or distraction, then feeling worse. This post shares a simple 3-Switch Plan (time windows, no notifications, replace one scroll with movement), plus “move while you scroll” tips and a 5–7 minute posture reset for phone neck and rounded shoulders.

Can music help in cardiac rehabilitation? This guide looks at the research behind music in exercise and coronary heart disease, explains how My Movement Medicine playlists are structured from warm-up to cool-down, and includes key studies on adherence, self-efficacy, and exercise experience.

Heart Mag - March 2026 is all about walking. This post explains how to make walking count for heart health using a simple session structure (warm-up, steady walk, cool-down), Borg RPE and the talk test, plus a gradual progression plan that avoids doing too much too soon. It includes a 7-day walking streak and a 4-week base-building challenge.