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Heart Conditions

When you’re living with a heart or circulatory condition it’s normal to worry about getting active. You may not know where to start, or what activity is safe for you. We’re here to support you. Look after your heart health by adding more movement into your day - small changes can make a big difference.

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Benefits of moving more

Being active can help everyone live a happier and healthier life. If you have a heart or circulatory condition, adding movement into your life can: 

  • Help you look after your heart health.

  • Boost your energy and help you sleep.

  • Improve any symptoms you have, to help you do more and move more.

  • Reduce your blood pressure or cholesterol.

Ways to get active

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Five in Five

Start building small amounts of activity into your day with Five in Five, a five minute mini-workout designed for people living with long term health conditions.

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Energy with Alex

Follow along from the comfort of your home as personal trainer Alex Orton guides you through mood-boosting moves to support your energy and stamina.

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Mindfulness with Sandra

Take a moment to unwind with these mindful and meditative movements from Sandra. She'll guide you through a series of relaxing activities which will help to support your overall wellbeing.

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Dance with Anne

Chair-based dance teacher Anne Little takes you through a really fun and energising dance session, broken down into 5 minute chunks with some really uplifting music.

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Ways to get moving outdoors

Take in some fresh air while you get active. The outdoors provides a huge variety of ways to get moving and offers a refreshing change of scene.

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Mahesh's story

Mahesh has recently turned to online yoga to help manage some of the symptoms of his conditions, including diabetes.

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Ellie’s story

After her breast cancer diagnosis, Ellie has discovered an entire community of dragon boat paddlers.

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Our stories Heart Conditions Getting active at home

Heraldo’s story

Heraldo has found ways to stretch muscles he didn’t even know he had after his heart surgery.

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British Heart Foundation

Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases. We raise money to fund research to better understand, prevent and treat heart and circulatory diseases. And provide health information and support for people living with these conditions and their loved ones.

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