Hearts in Motion
- Have you recently completed the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in hospital and are looking for a community based program to continue group exercise classes?
What is Hearts In Motion?
Hearts in Motion has been designed as a Phase 3 Cardiac Rehabilitation program. Research has shown that benefits gained by completing Phase 1-2 Cardiac Rehabilitation will be lost if the exercise and lifestyle changes are not maintained.
Hearts in Motion is a low to moderate intensity exercise program run by an accredited exercise physiologist that is suitable for those with current or previous cardiovascular conditions or risk factors.
Benefits of exercise for heart health.
- Lowers blood pressure
- Improves cholesterol profile
- Helps manage weight
- Improves aerobic fitness
- Improves strength and flexibility
- Increases bone mineral density
FAQs
- Once you attend your first class, the pass is activated and subject to the relevant expiry date.
- Except under extenuating circumstances, no refunds, transfers, suspensions or extensions are offered on unused portions of the class passes due to illness, injury or any other reason. If you wish to apply for pause under extenuating circumstances, please complete this form.
- Class passes are only redeemable for the specified class for which they were purchased for.
- Your redeemable receipt will be provided at the completion of the specified number of sessions on the pass detailing exact dates attended. You can then claim this directly from your private health fund (if applicable).
If the class time doesn’t suit you, please still book in for an initial assessment with one of our Exercise Physiologists and they may be able to recommend another class, or provide you with a home exercise program.
Class timetables vary. Please contact your nearest clinic directly to find out the available time slots for each location.
Yes. Bookings for Hearts in Motion classes are essential. Fill out the form below to register your interest.
For private clients, per session payment packages are available. Subsidised sessions may also be available through some compensable schemes if you are eligible. Please contact your nearest clinic directly to find out more.
If you have been referred directly from your cardiac rehabilitation coordinator then you may not require an initial assessment before beginning the classes. If you are self-referring to the class then you will need an assessment prior to commencing the class. It will be conducted before you begin your group class and will allow your exercise physiologist to gain an understanding of your goals and capabilities.
The Hearts In Motion classes involve once weekly group exercise sessions. The classes are run by our accredited exercise physiologists and consist of a combination of aerobic and strength based exercises. All exercises are modified for individual abilities.
In Australia, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and exercise physiologists are first contact practitioners, so a referral is not required to attend for treatment. There are, however, a few exceptions (worker’s compensation claims, Department of Veteran Affairs, motor vehicle third party claims and Medicare claims) where you will need to see your doctor prior to attending.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, we require that you contact us at least two-hours prior to your scheduled appointment time.
- Rescheduling your appointment with less than two-hours notice will incur a fee of $50
- Failing to attend a scheduled appointment will incur a fee of $100
These fees are applicable to all patients and are not claimable on your private health fund. If you are claiming your consultation fee through Medicare or WorkCover you will be required to self-pay your cancellation fee. The cancellation fee cannot be bulk billed. Further appointments will not be booked until the outstanding cancellation fee has been paid.
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