Westie at Heart Cardiac Collaboration Group

Westie@Heart is a partnership of community heart clubs within Waitakere City that provide a variety of rehabilitation options for people either at risk or that have had a heart event. This partnership has a shared vision of leading the region in the prevention and rehabilitation of heart problems. This health promotion initiative aims to:

• increase levels of physical activity

• improve nutrition advice

• enhance social support

 The overall goal is to improve health outcomes. There is gym, aerobic, aquatic, and seated exercise models to choose from. These sessions benefit people with heart disease as well as those:

• At risk of heart disease
• with diabetes
• with high cholestrol
• with obesity or inactivity
• with arthritis or any other chronic illness
• friends or caregivers

 One of the greatest benefits of a group such as this is the opportunity to share personal experiences with others that have had similar events. For your safety and ours a programme entry form must be completed before commencement of activities, so please allow time for this on your first visit.

We invite you to participate in any of the Cardiac Club options in Waitakere City.