BOUNCE BACK

Bounce Back is a recovery and maintenance programme designed for people who have had a cardiac event. The programme is delivered by Exercise as Medicine NZ with specialists who are qualified in Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation.

The Bounce Back programme features cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise, which is essential to maintain good heart health, and also includes resistance work to improve strength, power and bone health and the all-important balance and brain training work to cover balance and cognitive skills. There are two session options:

Tuesdays from 11am-12noon at Hale Compound Conditioning, 27 Osborne St., Waltham is for those people who need long-term community exercise and are capable of working in a class format. The cost is $12 per class.

Mondays and Thursdays from 10am-11am at 325 Brougham St., Sydenham are for people who require individual attention. The cost is $20 per session.