Cardiac Exercises and Social plus Emotional Support
Run by heart patients, for heart patients
We are proud to be the first autonomous heart support group in Cornwall and affiliated to the British Heart Foundation. The group is for those who have had cardiac problems and would like to do a little light exercise each week. While also having a cuppa with people who have been through a similar situation.
What is C.R.A.S.H
C.R.A.S.H. was formed in February 2025 by five former members on an NHS Cardiac Rehab Group. Two of the original group still attend regularly!
They decided to carry on with the regime of exercises as an independent entity, and with this in mind hired a room in the Redruth Community Centre. From these small beginnings the group went from strength to strength with today's membership at 70 plus.
We are a non-profit making group run by volunteers. Financing the running cost comes in the main from a small session charge, with extra funding from grants and sponsorship from local sources.
Anyone who has completed a recent Phase 3 NHS Cardiac Rehabilitation course, or has permission from a doctor, or nurse practitioner, after having had a cardiac event can come along. There is no joining fee, just turn up and introduce yourself.
All equipment is sanistised prior to starting and anti-bacterial hand gel is provided and encouraged.
What We Do
A circuit of thirty exercises are provided alternating between lower and uppper body cardiovascular exercises.
The group has:
- A power treadmill
- Air walkers
- Stepper
- Various smaller pieces of equipment
What must be stressed is that there is no competitive element. The exercise you do is led entirely by yourself. The exercise routine can be as vigorous or as gentle as you feel able.
Session Outline
Following NHS guidelines we do:
- A gentle warm-up routine prior to starting exercises.
- Followed by a circuit of 30 on-minute cardiovascular exercises.
- After the circuit is completed a gentle cooling down routine.
- Followed by a short deep breathing exercise which ends the session
After the Session
We do a pub quiz, have a laugh, a chat and a cuppa.
When and Where
Exercise sessions are held in Redruth Community Centre in the hall. On Monday at 9:30am to 11am, and Thursdays at 1:30pm to 3pm. On the first Monday of every month we have a relaxation session.
Sociable Event
We get together for social events at various times through the year. At these events wives, husband, carers or your significant others are welcomed to joined us.
Other Heart Support Groups (Visiting Cornwall)
We offer a warm welcome to other Heart Support Group members, who may be on holiday or visiting Cornwall. Please feel free to join us, or drop-in for a chat, or cuppa, on our session days - we would love to see you!
For more details:
Contact Roy on 01209 213823 or email: [email protected]