Heart Health

High blood pressure (hypertension) and other heart-related conditions are common, but with the right support, they can be managed effectively. Small changes in lifestyle, regular physical activity, and knowing your numbers can have a big impact on your heart health and overall wellbeing.

Being active can help by:

Lowering blood pressure and supporting your heart: Regular movement helps your heart work more efficiently and can lower blood pressure over time. This reduces the strain on your heart and lowers the risk of heart disease, stroke and other complications.
Improving circulation and energy levels: Staying active helps improve blood flow around the body, which can leave you feeling more energised and less breathless during daily activities. Over time, everyday tasks like walking, shopping or climbing stairs may feel easier.
Supporting a healthy weight and cholesterol levels: Regular activity can help manage weight and improve cholesterol levels, both of which play an important role in heart health. Small, consistent changes can have a big impact over time.
Boosting mood and confidence: Living with a heart condition can sometimes feel worrying or overwhelming. Being active helps reduce stress, improve mood and build confidence in what your body can do. Group activities also offer a chance to meet others, feel supported and enjoy moving together.

Health and Wellbeing Support

The SASP Health and Wellbeing Coaching service, in partnership with primary care networks, supports people with long term conditions to access physical activity to promote and protect their health. If you are living with a long term health condition, or are ready to take control of your health, our team of Health and Wellbeing Coaches can support you to make positive and sustainable changes to your lifestyle.

Explore the map below to find the courses currently available near you or Find out more here

Location

Distance

Activity

Programme

Date

Age

Cost

Funding

Search for

Accessible

Agility

Fitness

High Intensity

Low Impact

Low Intensity

Walking

Heartsmart Bridgwater - May ...

Thu 28th May at 1pm

Victoria Park Community Centre
Victoria Park Drive, Bridgwat ...

Funded

Funded Places

Book Now

Other information and support available from SASP

External Partners and Support

British Heart Foundation

For all your heart health questions, big or small. The British Heart Foundation has a wide range of useful tips, support and resources available.

Pumping Marvellous Foundation

The Pumping Marvellous Foundation (PMF) is the UK's patient-led Heart Failure charity. It was founded by a heart failure patient whose experiences during rehabilitation shaped the Foundation's goals and principles, emphasising a patient-centric approach focused on improving patient outcomes.